Avoid
Verb
UK
/əˈvɔɪd/
US
/əˈvɔɪd/
Definition
To stay away from something to prevent harm or difficulty.
Example
"Please avoid junk food."
"Drivers should avoid this route during peak hours due to heavy traffic."
"She avoided the question because it made her uncomfortable to talk about it."
Explanation
“To avoid” means to stay away from something or someone, either to protect yourself, save time, or stop something bad from happening. It can be physical—like avoiding traffic—or emotional, like avoiding arguments or stress. People avoid things that are unpleasant, harmful, or unnecessary.