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avoiding

Pronunciation: [əˈvɔɪdɪŋ]

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Learn how to use avoiding in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She is avoiding junk food to stay healthy.

Example

He is not avoiding the difficult questions; he's actually embracing them.

Example

What are you avoiding by choosing not to speak up?

Context: “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.

Example

They have been avoiding each other since their argument.

Example

She is not avoiding her classmates; she enjoys spending time with them.

Example

Why are you avoiding him instead of talking about it?

How to pronounce avoiding

Pronunciation: [əˈvɔɪdɪŋ]

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