"avoid" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- She also avoided words with "too much association".
- "Otherwise, we didn't sacrifice anything by generally avoiding certain words."
- To avoid too long words, a "syllable-counting rule" is applied.
- There would have been no way to avoid harsh words with someone who thought the Tower could be gulled so easily.
- The dining room was suddenly silent, and the two of them sat there, Jack avoiding words, Elizabeth with nothing to say.
- Try to avoid words that have multiple meanings or multiple word senses.
- Avoid long words when simple ones will do.
- It is also advisable to avoid words with negative connotations.
- It is a good idea to use positive words and avoid words that have negative connotations.
- John Thompson normally avoids words like fun or happy.
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