avoid

verb  B1
Plain meaning

to stay away from something or stop something bad from happening

Exam-register meaning

to prevent or minimise an unwanted outcome, risk, or consequence

In context
naturalAvoid drinking too much coffee late at night.
examUrban planners must design transport systems that avoid unnecessary congestion and pollution.
Common collocations
avoid riskavoid confusionavoid unnecessary delays
Watch out
Do not say “avoid to go”; say “avoid going.”
Word family
avoid (verb)avoidable (adjective)avoidance (noun)
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