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evade

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈveɪd/

evade means: To avoid or escape someone or something by acting cleverly.

verb

AVOID CLEVERLYB2

To avoid or escape someone or something by acting cleverly.

  • He evaded the question.
  • The thief evaded capture for months.
  • She moved quickly to evade the blow.

Similar words: avoid, escape, dodge

Common phrases: evade capture, evade a question, evade the police, evade responsibility

Questions about evade

What does evade mean?

To avoid or escape someone or something by acting cleverly.

What is evade in other languages?

Türkçe: kaçınmak · Español: evadir · Français: éviter · Deutsch: ausweichen · Italiano: evitare · 日本語: 逃れる

How do you pronounce evade?

It is pronounced /ɪˈveɪd/.

How do you use evade in a sentence?

He evaded the question. The thief evaded capture for months.

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