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avid vs avoid vs void
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| avidadjective/ˈæv.ɪd/ | Meaning very keen on a hobby or activity and doing it a lot | Goes with avid reader | Example My uncle is an avid cyclist who rides to Ba Vi every weekend. |
| avoidverb/əˈvɔɪd/ | Meaning to stay away from someone or something, or stop something happening | Goes with — | Example We left early to avoid the heavy traffic. |
| voidadjective/vɔɪd/ | Meaning not legally valid, so it cannot be enforced | Goes with null and void | Example The court declared the agreement null and void. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
fans traveled across the country to watch the final.