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Synonyms & Similar Words
evaded
escaped
dodged
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obviated
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shunned
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halted
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steered clear of
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avoided contact with
eschewed
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Meaning of Avoided
The primary meaning of the word "Avoided" is to stay away from something or someone.
Definitions
- The past tense and past participle of the verb "avoid", which means to stay away from something or someone because you do not want to be involved with them or to prevent something unpleasant from happening.
- * To prevent something unpleasant or undesirable from happening.
- * To keep away from someone or something.
Etymology of Avoided
The word "Avoided" comes from the Old French word "avoider", which is derived from the Latin words "ab" meaning "from" or "away" and "hominem" or "homines" meaning "man" or "men", but in this context "avoider" is derived from "ab" and "viare" or "vitare" which is to go away, to shun, or to avoid.
Historically, the word "avoid" has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to empty" or "to make void", but later evolving to its current meaning of staying away from something or someone.
Example Uses
- She avoided him at the party because they had a disagreement.
- * He avoided talking about his past because it was too painful.
- * They avoided the traffic jam by taking a detour.
- * The company avoided bankruptcy by restructuring its debt.