Avoid Definition & Meaning
avoid
- verb
- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her"
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
- refrain from doing something; "She refrains from calling her therapist too often"; "He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"
- refrain from certain foods or beverages; "I keep off drugs"; "During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"
- declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea"
"Avoid" in song lyrics
See how avoid is used in real songs:
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"This is simply God's work, you can't avoid"
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"this is simply gods work, you can't avoid"
Aceyalone — Ms. AmeriKKKa -
"No hog, I'm concealin my cries, avoid"
(The Alchemist f/) AZ — Professional Style
Words that rhyme with avoid
Usage tips for "avoid"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "avoid" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for avoid to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does avoid mean?
- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her" prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" refrain from doing something; "She refrains from calling her therapist too often"; "He should avoid publishing his wife's memories" refrain from certain foods or beverages; "I keep off drugs
- What part of speech is avoid?
- Avoid is a verb.
- How many definitions does avoid have?
- Avoid has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).