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avid

adjective

Marked by active interest and enthusiasm

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
VI
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ævɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm

    “An avid sports fan”

adjective

  1. (often followed by ‘for’) ardently or excessively desirous

    “Avid for adventure”

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Example Sentences

An avid sports fan
Avid for adventure
An avid ambition to succeed
Fierce devouring affection
The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
Greedy for fame

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