dodge

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

Move quickly to avoid something.

Meanings of «dodge»

1 · verb

move quickly to avoid something

The boy managed to dodge the ball during the game.

2 · noun

a trick used to avoid something, often dishonestly

His excuse was just another dodge to avoid work.

Similar: trick schemeploy

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The difference between similar words

to stay away from something

avoidstay away from it, or try not to do itI avoid fast food.

shunformalavoid someone on purpose because you dislike themAfter the scandal, people shunned him.

dodgemove quickly to avoid somethingHe dodged the ball.

← doddle dodging →