avoid
intermediateB1/əˈvɔɪd/ · a-void
to keep away from; prevent the occurrence of.
Meanings
to keep away from; prevent the occurrence of.
دور رہنا؛ کسی چیز کے ہونے سے روکنا۔
بچنا
bachna
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
💡 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.