avoider

a·void

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-void]
- /əˈvɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-void]
- /əˈvɔɪd/

Definitions of avoider word

verb with object avoider to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger. 1
verb with object avoider to prevent from happening: to avoid falling. 1
verb with object avoider Law. to make void or of no effect; invalidate. 1
verb with object avoider Obsolete. to empty; eject or expel. 1
noun avoider The person who carries anything away, or the vessel in which things are carried away. 1
noun avoider One who carries anything away, or the vessel in which things are carried away. 0

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Origin of avoider

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-30; Middle English avoiden < Anglo-French avoider, equivalent to a- a-4 + voider to void

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Parts of speech for Avoider

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Avoider

avoider popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

avoider usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for avoider

noun avoider

quitter — a person who quits or gives up easily, especially in the face of some difficulty, danger, etc.
slouch — to sit or stand with an awkward, drooping posture.
goldbrick — Informal. a brick made to look like gold, sold by a swindler.
loafer — a person who loafs; lazy person; idler.
idler — the state or quality of being idle.

All 11 Synonyms of avoider