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Avoid

əˈvɔɪd
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

vyhnout se, zabránit, odejít od

Avoid meanings in Czech

vyhnout se

Example:
I try to avoid eating junk food.
Snažím se vyhnout konzumaci nezdravého jídla.
She avoided answering the question.
Vyhnula se odpovědi na otázku.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversations about habits or decisions.
Note: This is the most common translation and is used in various contexts, including health, behavior, and social situations.

zabránit

Example:
We need to avoid potential problems.
Musíme zabránit možným problémům.
He took steps to avoid being late.
Podnikl kroky, aby zabránil zpoždění.
Usage: formalContext: Professional or academic contexts where prevention is discussed.
Note: This meaning emphasizes prevention and is often used in formal discussions about risks or issues.

odejít od

Example:
She decided to avoid the topic during the discussion.
Rozhodla se odejít od tohoto tématu během diskuze.
He avoided the details during the presentation.
Odešel od podrobností během prezentace.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when steering clear of a subject in conversation or writing.
Note: This is less common but can still be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Avoid's synonyms

Avoid expressions, common phrases

Steer clear of

To avoid someone or something, especially because it could be dangerous or harmful.
Example: I always steer clear of that neighborhood at night.
Note: This phrase emphasizes actively avoiding a specific person or place.

Keep away from

To stay at a distance from someone or something in order to avoid problems or trouble.
Example: She tries to keep away from negative people.
Note: This phrase implies maintaining a physical distance to prevent involvement.

Dodge

To avoid something skillfully, especially something that is coming towards you or that you are supposed to deal with.
Example: He managed to dodge the question about his past.
Note: This term often implies a quick and skillful evasion of something.

Sidestep

To avoid dealing with or discussing something directly.
Example: She sidestepped the issue by changing the topic.
Note: This phrase suggests avoiding a situation or topic by addressing it indirectly.

Evade

To avoid doing or answering something directly, usually because it is difficult or unpleasant.
Example: He tried to evade paying his taxes for years.
Note: This term often implies escaping or eluding something deliberately.

Bypass

To avoid something by going around it.
Example: We can bypass the traffic by taking the side roads.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to finding an alternate route or method to avoid something.

Shun

To deliberately avoid someone or something because you dislike or disapprove of them.
Example: She shunned social gatherings after the incident.
Note: This term conveys a strong sense of rejection or avoidance due to dislike or disapproval.

Avoid everyday (slang) expressions

Ditch

To ditch means to intentionally leave or abandon something or someone in order to avoid it.
Example: I had to ditch the party because I wasn't feeling well.
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Blow off

To blow off means to ignore or skip something in order to avoid it or not do it.
Example: He decided to blow off the meeting and go for a walk instead.
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Brush off

To brush off means to ignore or dismiss something, often to avoid dealing with it.
Example: She does her best to brush off negative comments and focus on the positive.
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Shake

To shake off means to get rid of or detach oneself from something unwanted or negative.
Example: I need to shake off this bad mood before I go to the party.
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Cut out

To cut out means to eliminate or remove something from one's life or routine to avoid negative consequences.
Example: I had to cut out sugar from my diet to avoid health problems.
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Juke

To juke means to dodge or maneuver around something in a clever or deceptive way to avoid it.
Example: He tried to juke his way out of the awkward conversation.
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Ghost

To ghost means to suddenly cut off all communication with someone in order to avoid confrontation or an undesired situation.
Example: She decided to ghost him instead of having a difficult conversation.
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Avoid - Examples

Avoid the traffic by taking the back roads.
Vyhněte se dopravě tím, že pojedete po vedlejších silnicích.
I try to avoid eating too much sugar.
Snažím se vyhnout příliš velkému množství cukru.
He avoided answering the question directly.
Vyhnul se přímé odpovědi na otázku.

Avoid grammar

Avoid - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: avoid
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): avoided
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): avoiding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): avoids
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): avoid
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): avoid
Syllables, Separation and Stress
avoid Contains 1 syllables: avoid
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈvȯid
avoid , ə ˈvȯid (The red syllable is stressed)

Avoid - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
avoid: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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