Definitions for avoid

avoid a·void

Spelling: [uh-void]
IPA: /əˈvɔɪd/

Avoid is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 57 anagrams from letters in avoid (adiov).

Definitions for avoid

verb (used with object)

  1. to keep away from; keep clear of; shun:
  2. to prevent from happening:
  3. Law. to make void or of no effect; invalidate.
  4. Obsolete. to empty; eject or expel.

Origin of avoid

1250-30; Middle English avoiden Anglo-French avoider, equivalent to a- a-4 + voider to void

Examples for avoid

The pilot asked air-traffic control for permission to climb from 32,000 to 38,000 feet to avoid the bad weather.

avoid me—place yourself in the condition of my opponent, and beware.

It is also important to avoid using the pope as part of a marketing strategy.

We try to avoid going away for too long, so we can check back in.

He could not avoid contrasting this behaviour with his past preaching.

I shall at least avoid, by that means, the unsisterly insults I meet with from you.

There are reasons that European countries tend to avoid fluoride.

He resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any altercation with Haley.

As a result, many plants and animals have evolved innovative ways to avoid inbreeding.

"In truth, my father, I wished to avoid the pain of parting," rejoined Philæmon.

Word Value for avoid
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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