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avoid

The correct spelling is avoid.

How to pronounce avoid

/əˈvɔɪd/
verb

IPA: /əˈvɔɪd/

Say it like: Avo-yd

The correct spelling is avoid. To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun For example: "I try to avoid the company of gamblers."

Usage Examples

I try to avoid the company of gamblers.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
  2. 2.To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
  3. 3.To try not to do something or to have something happen
  4. 4.To make empty; to clear.
  5. 5.To make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract).

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