English dictionary
avoid
verbPronunciation
əˈvɔɪd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
verb
- refrain from certain foods or beverages
verb
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
verb
- refrain from doing something
verb
- declare invalid
Example sentences
Her former friends now avoid her
I keep off drugs
During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day
Let's avoid a confrontation
head off a confrontation
avert a strike
He should avoid publishing his wife's memories
The contract was annulled
void a plea