Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Avoid”
To keep away from someone or something, or to prevent something bad from occurring.
Word Family of Avoid
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I try to avoid eating too much sugar. A2
- She avoided the puddle by walking on the other side. B1
- Avoiding procrastination is essential for academic success. B2
Word Form Patterns for Avoid
-able
Adds **-able** to form an adjective meaning capable of, or worthy of, that action. Example: avoid → avoidable.
Origin and Word Formation of Avoid
From Old French avoider, meaning to empty or get rid of.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Avoid
Wrong: I want to avoid to eat fast food.
Correct: I want to avoid eating fast food.
Avoid requires a gerund (-ing form), not the infinitive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Avoid
What are the word forms of “avoid”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “avoid”?
“avoid” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “avoid” come from?
From Old French avoider, meaning to empty or get rid of.