Looking for the meaning of the word AVOIDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AVOIDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Avoid
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French evuider ‘clear out, get rid of’, from vuide ‘empty’ (see void)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈvɔɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something)
Short Definition:keep away from
Examples:- avoid excessive exposure to the sun
- Gerard avoided meeting his eye
Definition:
repudiate, nullify, or render void (a decree or contract)
Short Definition:repudiate or nullify decree etc.
Examples:- if the original owner had avoided his contract with the rogue, ownership of the goods would have reverted to him
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