C1adjectivesport
US/ˈæv.ɪd/
UK/ˈæv.ɪd/
very keen on a hobby or activity and doing it a lot
In context
My uncle is an avid cyclist who rides to Ba Vi every weekend.
She has been an avid reader since she was a child.
Avid fans traveled across the country to watch the final.
Words that go with avid
adjective + noun
- avid readerAs an avid reader, he visits the library every week.
- avid fanShe is an avid fan of Korean dramas.
- avid cyclistAn avid cyclist, he rides fifty kilometers a day.
- avid collectorMy father is an avid collector of old stamps.
- avid followerHe is an avid follower of the English league.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is avid about football.Correct: He is an avid football fan.