avoiding
Translation
the act of avoiding
Examples
Avoiding the problem only makes it worse.
Avoiding the problem only makes it worse.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) the act of avoiding (sth.) Avoiding the problem only makes it worse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evading, shunning; Antonyms: confronting, facing
Etymology
The '-ing' form of the verb 'avoid', used as a noun (a gerund).
Memory Tips
This refers to the action of 'to avoid'. It's often used as the subject of a sentence.