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English - Portuguese (Br)
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.
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.
éviter, s'éloigner de, se soustraire à, décourager
Avoid meanings in Portuguese
éviter
Example:
I try to avoid traffic during rush hour.
J'essaie d'éviter le trafic pendant l'heure de pointe.
She avoided the question by changing the subject.
Elle a évité la question en changeant de sujet.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both spoken and written French, often in a variety of contexts such as daily conversations, formal discussions, or writing.
Note: The verb 'éviter' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to both physical avoidance (like avoiding an object) and conceptual avoidance (like avoiding a topic).
s'éloigner de
Example:
He tried to avoid the troublemakers.
Il a essayé de s'éloigner des fauteurs de troubles.
To avoid danger, they took a different route.
Pour s'éloigner du danger, ils ont pris un autre chemin.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to physically distancing oneself from someone or something undesirable.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the physical aspect of avoidance. It can be used in both casual conversations and more serious discussions.
se soustraire à
Example:
He tried to avoid responsibilities.
Il a essayé de se soustraire à ses responsabilités.
She avoids her duties at work.
Elle se soustrait à ses devoirs au travail.
Usage: formalContext: Used primarily in formal writing or discussions, often related to obligations or duties.
Note: This expression suggests a more deliberate or intentional avoidance, especially in the context of responsibilities or duties.
décourager
Example:
They avoided the problem by discouraging discussion.
Ils ont évité le problème en décourageant la discussion.
She avoided confrontation by discouraging any arguments.
Elle a évité la confrontation en décourageant toute dispute.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe avoidance of conflict or confrontation through discouraging certain actions or discussions.
Note: This usage is less common than 'éviter' but highlights avoidance through indirect means or by influencing others' behavior.
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.
Évitez le trafic en prenant les routes secondaires.
I try to avoid eating too much sugar.
J'essaie d'éviter de manger trop de sucre.
He avoided answering the question directly.
Il a évité de répondre à la question directement.
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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