Avoid
5 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something. To prevent from happening.
“Try to avoid driving during rush hour traffic.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈvɔɪd/
Syllables
a·void
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Three vowels A, O, I with V and D.
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Worth 9 points with valuable V worth 4 points.
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