Word AVOID: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

avoid

🇺🇸 [əˈvɔɪd]

Meanings

To stay away from or prevent something from happening. It involves deliberately steering clear of situations, places, or actions, often to prevent undesirable outcomes.

Examples

• She avoided the crowded street by taking a different route.
• He tried to avoid making any mistakes during the presentation.
• I avoid junk food for a healthier lifestyle.

Synonyms

prevent • evade • steer clear of

Antonyms

embrace • confront • seek