to go out of sight and no longer be seen
- Similar:
- vanish
- Opposite:
- appear
Foundation level · Year 4 · free
avoid
verb
to keep away from something or someone
She tried to avoid the muddy path on her way to school.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- dodge
- escape
- shun
- skip
- stay away
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- approach
- confront
- engage
- face
- meet
More examples
- He did avoid talking about his lost game to stay happy.
- In the tale, the hero would avoid the dragon’s fiery breath.
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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