avoided
word · lemma: avoid
/əˈvɔɪdɪd/
uh-VOY-did
/ɐvˈɔɪdɪd/
uh-VOY-did
Definition
Did not do something on purpose, often to stop something bad or unwanted from happening.
Usage & Nuances
'Avoided' is the past tense of 'avoid.' Common with problems, people, or places ('avoided the question', 'avoided him'). Often used when someone acts to prevent contact, danger, or difficulty.
Spanish: evitóPortuguese (BR): evitouPortuguese (PT): evitouChinese (Simplified): 避免了Chinese (Traditional): 避免了Hindi: टाल दियाArabic: تجنبBengali: এড়িয়েছিল - পরিহার করেছিলRussian: избегал - уклонялсяJapanese: 避けたVietnamese: đã tránhKorean: 피했다Turkish: kaçındıUrdu: اجتناب کیاIndonesian: menghindari
Example Sentences
She avoided the puddle on the sidewalk.
basic
They avoided the busy street.
basic
He avoided talking about his job loss.
natural
We avoided each other all night at the party.
natural
She avoided getting sick by washing her hands often.
natural
I avoided eating too much cake.
basic