avoids
/əˈvɔɪdz/
Meanings
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Verb
Prevent or keep away from something
- "He avoids eating sweets to maintain a healthy diet."
- "She avoids arguing with her brother to keep the peace in the family."
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Verb
Keep clear of (an area or situation)
- "The tourists were advised to avoid the dangerous neighborhood."
- "The company advised its employees to avoid using confidential information outside of work."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with avoidsdeceives , receives , believes , leaves
Variants
List of all variants of avoids that leads to same resultavoid , avoidable , avoidably , avoided , avoider , avoiders , avoiding , avoids
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).avoided, avoiding, avoids, avoidable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French avoier, from aver, to have, own
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'avoid' is related to the word 'aver', which means 'to have' or 'to own'.
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In chess, 'avoid' is a move that allows a player to move a piece to a square that is not threatened by an opponent's piece.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Avoidance behavior: A pattern of behavior in which an individual deliberately avoids certain situations, people, or things due to fear or anxiety.
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.In literature, 'avoids' is used to describe characters avoiding certain situations or people, often to build tension or suspense.
How to Memorize "avoids"
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visualize
- Visualize the action of avoiding something, such as keeping a distance from an object or person.
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associate
- Associate the word 'avoid' with the idea of keeping away or staying clear of something.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Avoids' stands for 'Avoiding Obstacles Via Intentionally Diligent Steps' to remember the meaning of the word.
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