Avoiding: meaning, definitions and examples

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avoiding

[ əˈvɔɪdɪŋ ]

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behavior

Refusing to do something, or trying to prevent something from happening.

Synonyms

dodge, evade, shun

Examples of usage

She is avoiding him because she doesn't want to talk about it.
He is avoiding the issue by changing the subject.

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collision

Moving out of the way to prevent hitting something or someone.

Synonyms

skirt, swerve, veer

Examples of usage

The driver avoided the pedestrian by swerving at the last moment.
He avoided a head-on collision by braking in time.

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responsibility

Escaping or shirking responsibility or a duty.

Synonyms

dodge, evade, shirk

Examples of usage

She avoids doing her homework by watching TV instead.
He avoids helping with the chores by pretending to be busy.

Translations

Translations of the word "avoiding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evitar

🇮🇳 बचना

🇩🇪 vermeiden

🇮🇩 menghindari

🇺🇦 уникнення

🇵🇱 unikanie

🇯🇵 避ける (さける)

🇫🇷 éviter

🇪🇸 evitar

🇹🇷 kaçınma

🇰🇷 피하기

🇸🇦 تجنب

🇨🇿 vyhýbání

🇸🇰 vyhýbanie

🇨🇳 避免 (bìmiǎn)

🇸🇮 izogibanje

🇮🇸 forðast

🇰🇿 аулақ болу

🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილება

🇦🇿 qaçınma

🇲🇽 evitar

Word origin

The word 'avoiding' originated from the Old French word 'esvuider' meaning 'empty, void, or waste'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'keep away from' or 'prevent from happening'. The word has been in use in the English language since the 14th century.