avoiding
intermediateB1/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/ · a-void-ing
To keep away from or prevent something from happening.
Meanings
To keep away from or prevent something from happening.
کسی چیز سے دور رہنا یا اس کے ہونے سے روکنا۔
پرہیز
parhaiz
Common Collocations
- avoiding conflict
- avoiding responsibility
- avoiding mistakes
Example Sentences
He is avoiding the conversation about his performance.
وہ اپنی کارکردگی کے بارے میں گفتگو سے پرہیز کر رہا ہے۔
Woh apni karkardagi ke bare mein guftagu se parhaiz kar raha hai.
She is avoiding junk food for a healthier diet.
وہ صحت مند خوراک کے لئے جنک فوڈ سے دور رہ رہی ہے۔
Woh sehat mand khoraak ke liye junk food se door reh rahi hai.
They are avoiding the rain by staying indoors.
وہ اندر رہ کر بارش سے پرہیز کر رہے ہیں۔
Woh andar reh kar barish se parhaiz kar rahe hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Avoiding starts with 'A' for 'Away'.
Imagine someone steering clear of a puddle on the street.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اچھا ہے پرہیز کو چھوڑؤ، گزر جاؤ برے راستوں سے
Accha hai parhaiz ko chhodou, guzar jao bure raste se
It is better to avoid, pass through bad paths.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرہیز علاج سے بہتر ہے
Parhaiz ilaj se behtar hai
Prevention is better than cure.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "eviter" — to shun, to escape
First known use: 14th century
The word 'avoid' comes from the Old French word 'eviter', which means to escape or shun, and it has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.