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Hyphenation of avoid

How to hyphenate avoid

Because it is a word with a single syllable, avoid is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

avoid
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: avoid

Definitions of avoid

avoid is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
  • verb
    To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

    Example: I try to avoid the company of gamblers.

  • verb
    To try not to do something or to have something happen
  • verb
    To make empty; to clear.
  • verb
    To make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract).
  • verb
    To defeat or evade; to invalidate.
  • verb
    To emit or throw out; to void.
  • verb
    To leave, evacuate; to leave as empty, to withdraw or come away from.
  • verb
    To get rid of.
  • verb
    To retire; to withdraw, depart, go away.
  • verb
    To become void or vacant.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.