avoid
Definitions
Verb
- Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- Refrain from doing something
- Refrain from certain foods or beverages
- Declare invalid
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Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "avoid".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | avoid | 2 | 58 |
| 2 | avoided | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | avoiding | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | avoidance | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | unavoidable | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | avoids | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | unavoidably | 5 | 3 |
| 8 | avoidable | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "avoid".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "avoid" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "avoid" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | to avoid | 1 | 12 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "avoid" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 8
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 2
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 5
Consonant Matches: 2
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Wealthy British nationals fleeing Gulf conflict bypass UK to avoid tax bills
Mar 14, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 14, 2026 The Guardian
The Challenge of Helping Homeless People Who Avoid New York’s Shelters
Mar 13, 2026 The New York Times
Mar 13, 2026 The New York Times
Civilians Warned to Avoid Ports Used by Iranian Forces > U.S. Central Command > Press Release View
Mar 11, 2026 centcom.mil
Mar 11, 2026 centcom.mil
Police ask people to avoid area in Aurora amid investigation in western suburb
Mar 12, 2026 NBC 5 Chicago
Mar 12, 2026 NBC 5 Chicago