avoiding
Pronunciación: [əˈvɔɪdɪŋ]
Palabra
Contexto: «behavior»
(verb) to keep away from something or to try not to do something. It's like when you don't want to play in the rain, so you find a way to stay dry instead.
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She is avoiding junk food to stay healthy.
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He is not avoiding the difficult questions; he's actually embracing them.
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What are you avoiding by choosing not to speak up?
Contexto: «interaction»
(verb) to stay away from a person or a situation. Imagine you have a friend who makes you feel uncomfortable, so you choose not to be around them.
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They have been avoiding each other since their argument.
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She is not avoiding her classmates; she enjoys spending time with them.
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Why are you avoiding him instead of talking about it?
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