avid
gb/ˈævɪd/ us/ˈævɪd/
C1
Kiingereza
lelkes, szenvedélyes, sóvár
C1
1
lelkes
B1
szenvedélyes
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
avid + [noun] (e.g., avid reader); avid about [something]
She’s an avid reader who finishes a novel every week.
Szenvedélyes olvasó, minden héten kiolvas egy regényt.
He’s an avid cyclist and spends most weekends on long rides.
Szenvedélyes kerékpáros, és a legtöbb hétvégén hosszú túrákra indul.
The museum has an avid following among local art students.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My brother is an avid gamer.
A bátyám lelkes videojátékos.
She is an avid fan of basketball.
Lelkes rajongója a kosárlabdának.
Kosa la kawaida:
Often misspelled or confused with avoid; also avoid using *avid to + verb* (more natural: eager to).
Maana
very enthusiastic and interested
Miunganiko ya maneno
avid reader
|avid fan
|avid supporter
|avid follower
|avid interest
|avid enthusiasm
|avid collector
|avid gamer
|avid traveler
|avid learner
Visawe
keen (More common and slightly less strong than avid.)
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enthusiastic (Focuses on excitement rather than sustained interest.)
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passionate (Stronger and more emotional than avid.)
Vinyume
indifferent (Shows no real interest.)
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unenthusiastic (Lacks excitement or eagerness.)
Mada
emotions
|hobbies
|learning
|media
Ufafanuzi
Very interested in something and enjoying it a lot.
Very eager and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or thing; showing strong interest.
C1
FORMAL
2
sóvár
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
avid for [something]
Some politicians are avid for power and influence.
Vannak politikusok, akik sóvárognak a hatalomra és a befolyásra.
The company is avid for new investment after a difficult year.
A nehéz év után a vállalat nagyon vágyik az új befektetésekre.
He seemed avid for praise whenever he presented his work.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She is avid for success.
Nagyon vágyik a sikerre.
They are avid for attention.
Nagyon vágynak a figyelemre.
Kosa la kawaida:
In this sense, use *avid for* (not *avid of*).
Maana
strongly wanting to have something
Miunganiko ya maneno
avid for power
|avid for fame
|avid for attention
|avid for success
|avid for recognition
|avid for approval
|avid for control
|avid for more
|avid ambition
Visawe
eager (More general and common; often followed by to + verb.)
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hungry (More informal and metaphorical (hungry for success).)
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ambitious (Emphasizes a drive to achieve, not just desire.)
Vinyume
content (Satisfied and not wanting more.)
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uninterested (Not wanting or caring about something.)
Mada
emotions
|business
|society
Ufafanuzi
Wanting something very much.
Strongly desiring to get or achieve something, especially something valued such as power, success, or attention.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
avid
IPA
GB/ˈævɪd/
US/ˈævɪd/
Silabi na mkazo
avid (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (avid)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: avid
Familia ya neno
Core family
avidly
adverb
Advanced or less common
avidity
noun
Semi
avid collector
1/ˈævɪd kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
person who collects actively
A person who collects many things.
Mifano
- He’s an avid collector of vintage cameras.
- As an avid collector, she tracks auctions online every week.
- The exhibit was funded by an avid collector of local art.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My uncle is an avid collector of coins.
avid fan
1/ˈævɪd fˈæn/
fixed phrase
very enthusiastic supporter
A person who likes something very much.
Mifano
- She’s an avid fan of the band and has seen them live five times.
- He’s an avid fan of Formula 1.
- The show has gained avid fans around the world.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is an avid fan of tennis.
avid follower
1/ˈævɪd fˈɑloʊɚ/
fixed phrase
person who follows closely
A person who follows something closely.
Mifano
- She’s an avid follower of climate policy news.
- He became an avid follower of the podcast after the first episode.
- Avid followers noticed the small change in the new season.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am an avid follower of this series.
avid interest (in something)
1/ˈævɪd ˈɪntɚˌɛst ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
strong interest in something
A very strong interest in something.
Mifano
- She has an avid interest in astronomy.
- The documentary sparked an avid interest in the subject.
- He showed an avid interest in learning how the engine worked.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have an avid interest in music.
avid reader
1/ˈævɪd ɹˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
person who reads a lot
A person who reads many books.
Mifano
- As an avid reader, she always carries a book on the train.
- He’s an avid reader of history and biography.
- The library runs a club for avid readers.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am an avid reader.
- She is an avid reader of novels.