to avoid

Meanings

• Idiomatic Phrase

  A phrase or action that is best to be avoided due to potential negative consequences.

  - "Avoid arguing with a person who is intoxicated."
  - "It is best to avoid procrastination when working on important projects."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with to avoid
avoid , rejoice , applaud , annoyed , employed

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Variants

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avoid , avoidable , avoidably , avoided , avoider , avoiders , avoiding , avoids , avoid (someone or something) like the plague , avoid like the plague , avoid someone like the plague , avoid something like the plague

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Etymology

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The origin of the phrase 'to avoid' can be traced back to Old French 'avoider' meaning 'to flee, shun'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language that can be spelled without using the letter 'e' is 'to avoid'?

2. The phrase 'to avoid' appears in the Bible 14 times, primarily in the context of avoiding sin and temptation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Avoidance strategies: Techniques used to prevent encountering a situation or person that is perceived as threatening or negative.

2. Avoidance behavior: A pattern of behavior in which a person intentionally stays away from certain situations or people to reduce anxiety or emotional pain.

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Culture

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In literature, 'to avoid' is often used in contexts of avoiding danger, temptation, or negative situations. In art, there are numerous works depicting the theme of avoidance, such as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'.

How to Memorize "to avoid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red stop sign every time you think of 'to avoid'. Imagine the word 'avoid' written on the sign.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'to avoid' with the phrase 'steer clear of'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic sentence: 'Avoiding arguments is vital for a happy life'.

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