avoiding
Translation
the act of avoiding
Examples
Avoiding conflict is sometimes necessary.
Avoiding conflict is sometimes necessary.
He is skilled at avoiding difficult questions.
He is skilled at avoiding difficult questions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) the act of avoiding (sth.) Avoiding conflict is sometimes necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evasion, shunning, dodging
Etymology
The -ing form of the verb 'avoid', used as a noun (a gerund).
Memory Tips
Adding '-ing' to a verb turns it into a noun for the action itself. 'Avoiding' is the action of 'to avoid' in progress.