avoiding

Meanings

• Verb

  Act of staying away from something or someone, often to avoid danger, difficulties, or unwanted situations.

  - "He was advised to avoid contact with the sick person."
  - "The hiker tried to avoid the steep and slippery path."
  - "She avoided discussing her past mistakes."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avoiding
avoid , joyride , toyside , emboyd , enjoyed

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Variants

List of all variants of avoiding that leads to same result
avoid , avoidable , avoidably , avoided , avoider , avoiders , avoiding , avoids

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Forms

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Avoidance, Avoided, Avoidable, Avoiding

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to flee, shun' in Old French.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'avoiding' comes from the Old French word 'avoider', which means 'to flee' or 'to shun'.

2. In chess, the move 'avoiding check' refers to moving a piece to a square that would not put the king in check.

3. The term 'avoidance behavior' is used in psychology to describe actions taken to avoid anxiety-provoking situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Procrastination: Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks, often due to fear, anxiety, or lack of motivation. Avoiding is related to procrastination as both involve staying away from something that needs to be done.

2. Phobia: A phobia is an intense fear or aversion to something. Avoiding can be a coping mechanism for people with phobias to stay away from their feared object or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, avoiding has been used to describe characters' actions to avoid danger, face their fears, or avoid making difficult decisions. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout and Jem avoid confronting their neighbor, Bob Ewell, to protect themselves.

How to Memorize "avoiding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of staying away from something, such as a dangerous animal or a difficult conversation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'avoiding' with words that have similar meanings, such as 'eschew', 'shun', or 'avoidance'.
   - Create a mental image of someone actively avoiding a situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the meaning of 'avoiding'. For example, 'Avoiding = Actively Venturing Out In Opposite Directions'.

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