dodge
Translation
to dodge, to evade, to avoid
Examples
He had to dodge the speeding car.
He had to dodge the speeding car.
She tried to dodge the question.
She tried to dodge the question.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move quickly to avoid (sth.) He dodged the ball easily.
((sth.)) to avoid (sth.) unpleasant like a question or responsibility The politician dodged the question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evade, avoid, sidestep; Antonyms: face, confront
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English 'dodgen' (to jog, move shakily).
Memory Tips
Think of the game 'dodgeball,' where the main goal is to dodge the ball.