avid
/ævəd/
Meanings
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adjective
eager or extremely interested in a subject or activity
- "An avid reader spends hours each day lost in books."
- "The avid collector was thrilled to find a rare artifact."
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adjective
given to or characterized by a great intensity of feeling or interest
- "The avid supporter cheered loudly for his favorite team."
- "The avid traveler had been to over 50 countries."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with avidlived , strived , dived , rived , rived
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
aVID (chemistry) : A volumetric unit of liquid capacity, equal to the volume of a container whose base is one square decimeter and whose height is one decimeter.
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aVid (music) : An American rock band from Los Angeles, California.
Variants
List of all variants of avid that leads to same resultavid , avidly , avidness , avidnesses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).avidly, more avidly, most avidly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French avide, from aviser 'to look at, consider, attend to', from aver 'to make good, satisfy' + -ide 'state, condition'.
Trivia
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Did you know that the term 'avid reader' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century?
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The term 'avid' is derived from the Latin word 'avidus', which means 'greedy' or 'eager'.
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The term 'avid' is often used to describe fans of various forms of media, such as movies, music, and video games.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion, often used interchangeably with 'avidity'. Passion can drive people to great lengths and intensely focus their energy on a particular subject or goal.
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enthusiasm: A strong excitement or eagerness, often accompanied by a positive attitude and intense interest in a subject or activity.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'avid' has been used in various literary works, such as 'The Avid Reader' by Robert C. Gallagher, where it describes the protagonist's intense passion for books. In art, 'avid' has been used to depict people with great enthusiasm or interest in a particular subject.
How to Memorize "avid"
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visualize
- To visualize 'avid', imagine a person with a bright, excited expression on their face, eagerly diving into a book or a hobby.
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associate
- Associate the word 'avid' with the feeling of excitement and eagerness. When you encounter the word, think of someone who is deeply passionate and intensely focused on a subject or activity.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Eager Ears: Excited Enthusiast Involved Deeply.'
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