Evading: meaning, definitions and examples

Evading is used when someone is trying to avoid something intentionally and skillfully, often in a negative or dishonest way.

• He was evading taxes by hiding his income
• Politicians are often accused of evading difficult questions

Avoid is used in general situations where someone wants to steer clear of something or someone, often as a precaution or preference.

• She tries to avoid traffic by leaving early
• He avoided the puddle on the street

Dodge is used when someone quickly moves out of the way of something or someone, or tries to avoid a difficult situation or question.

• He dodged the ball that was thrown at him
• She dodged the question by changing the subject

Escape is used when someone gets free from a place, situation, or control where they were confined or trapped.

• The prisoners managed to escape from the jail
• She wants to escape her stressful job

This appears to be a repetition and is identical to the first entry.

Used when someone or something is escaping or avoiding capture or comprehension, often suggesting something slippery or elusive.

• The criminal eluded the police for weeks
• The answer had always eluded me until now

Used when someone successfully gets away from a place, situation, or danger. It's more general and doesn't imply the method of avoidance.

• The prisoners managed to escape from the high-security jail
• He needed a vacation to escape the stress of his job

Usually refers to a quick, physical movement to avoid something, but can also be used metaphorically for avoiding difficulties or responsibilities.

• She managed to dodge the falling branch just in time
• He always finds a way to dodge his work