word
Evade
Ih-VAYD
/ɪˈveɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
evade
Dictionary meaning
Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).
Examples
- The con artist always evades detection.
- That thief always evades capture.
Synonyms: dodge
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