He told a lie to avoid getting into trouble.
He told a lie to avoid getting into trouble.
English
avoid
əˈvɔɪd
Meaning: to stay away from someone or something
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | avoid |
| 3rd person singular present | avoids |
| Present participle | avoiding |
| Past | avoided |
| Will future | will avoid |
| Going-to future | going to avoid |
| Imperative negative | don't avoid / do not avoid |
Example sentences
You should avoid walking alone at night.
You should avoid walking alone at night.
Then what if we leave early and avoid the storm?
Then what if we leave early and avoid the storm?
The company needs to stick to its annual budget to avoid financial trouble.
The company needs to stick to its annual budget to avoid financial trouble.
We took a different route to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.
We took a different route to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.
Usage Notes
Used when trying to prevent something bad from happening or when keeping distance from something.
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