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avoid

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/əˈvɔɪd/ · a-void

to keep away from; prevent the occurrence of.

Meanings

verbformal

to keep away from; prevent the occurrence of.

دور رہنا؛ کسی چیز کے ہونے سے روکنا۔

بچنا

bachna

Synonyms

evadeshundodgeفرار ہوناچھوڑ دیناتجنّب کرنا

Antonyms

confrontfaceembraceمقابلہ کرناسامنا کرناقبول کرنا

Common Collocations

  • avoid conflict
  • avoid responsibility
  • avoid danger

Example Sentences

He tried to avoid any confrontation.

اس نے کسی بھی مقابلے سے بچنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne kisi bhi muqablay se bachne ki koshish ki.

To maintain peace, we should avoid unnecessary arguments.

امن برقرار رکھنے کے لیے، ہمیں غیر ضروری بحثوں سے بچنا چاہیے۔

Aman barqarar rakhne ke liye, humein ghair zaroori bahason se bachna chahiye.

She decided to avoid junk food for a healthier lifestyle.

اس نے صحت مند طرز زندگی کے لیے فضول کھانے سے بچنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne sehat mand tarz-e-zindagi ke liye fazool khanay se bachne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

evade:While both involve avoiding something, 'evade' often implies a clever or deceitful manner, whereas 'avoid' is more general.

Word Family

avoidance
nounبچاؤ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of avoiding a crowded bus by walking another route.

Imagine a person stepping aside to avoid a puddle on the street.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "vādere" — to go away

First known use: 14th century

The word 'avoid' developed from the Latin term 'vādere,' meaning 'to go away.' It entered English in the late 14th century.