|
To have prevented oneself from
“You should warm up and stretch before exercising to avoid injury.”
To have caused (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“I quickly jumped to the side to avoid a puppy dog who was running at full speed towards a ball.”
Past tense for to keep away from something
“I try to avoid dark alleys because you never know what could be lurking within.”
Past tense for to get out of a situation, usually underhandedly
“You can't avoid the elephant in the room forever.”
Past tense for to consciously evade an encounter with someone
“I try to avoid Alexia as she always says things which make no sense to me.”
Past tense for to keep or withhold oneself from something
“If you'd like to get into shape, I would recommend that you avoid unhealthy food.”
(rare) Past tense for to put an end to formally or by law
“Both parties agreed to mutually avoid their contract and go their separate ways.”
Undesirable, not liked or favored
Related Words and Phrases
|
