Avoiding Meaning in English
word · lemma: avoid
परिभाषा
Trying to stay away from someone, something, or a situation, or trying not to do something. It often means taking action so that a problem, danger, or uncomfortable situation does not happen.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Usually followed by a noun, pronoun, or '-ing' form: 'avoid traffic', 'avoid him', 'avoid talking about it'. 'Avoid' is more active than 'stay away from' and can be used for people, topics, mistakes, danger, or responsibility. Learners often incorrectly say 'avoid to do'; use 'avoid doing'.
उदाहरण वाक्य
He is avoiding sugar this week.
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She is avoiding him at school.
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We are avoiding that road because of the rain.
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I’ve been avoiding that conversation for days.
natural
Are you avoiding me, or are you just busy?
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She keeps avoiding the question every time I ask.
natural