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August 1, 2017
Verb “APPRECIATE” in Communication
August 9, 2017AVOID
PRONUNCIATION:
/əˈvɔɪd/ Two syllables and stress on “v”
MEANING 1:
Try to be / stay away from someone or something.
Example:
I spend my weekend in the countryside to avoid the noise of the city.
MEANING 2:
Prevent something from happening.
Examples:
– we are working hard and smartly to avoid failure.
– He gave smoking up to avoid further implications.
– I manage my stress well to avoid getting nervous quickly.
FORM:
– avoid + verb + “ing”
– avoid + noun
