Avid: meaning, definitions and examples

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avid

 

[ หˆรฆvษชd ]

Context #1

enthusiastic about something

Having a keen interest or enthusiasm for something, often to the point of obsession. Avid individuals are passionate and eager to participate in activities related to their interests.

Synonyms

enthusiastic, keen, obsessed, passionate

Examples of usage

  • He is an avid reader and finishes several books a week.
  • She is an avid hiker and spends every weekend exploring new trails.
Context #2

fan or enthusiast

One who is extremely enthusiastic about a particular activity, topic, or hobby. Avid individuals often dedicate a significant amount of time and energy to their passion.

Synonyms

aficionado, devotee, enthusiast, fanatic

Examples of usage

  • He is an avid of the local football team and never misses a match.
  • She is an avid of photography and spends hours capturing beautiful moments.

Translations

Translations of the word "avid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกvido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคพเคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eifrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersemangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะทัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผฤ…dny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑๅฟƒใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกvido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hevesli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด์‹ฌ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑูŠุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dychtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dychtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธดๆœ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vnet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกkafur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™vษ™sli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกvido

Word origin

The word 'avid' originated from the Latin word 'avere', which means 'to desire or crave'. It entered the English language in the early 18th century, initially meaning 'longing for' or 'eager for'. Over time, its usage evolved to represent a strong enthusiasm or passion for something.

See also: avidity.