Avoid and Except

Related words

mutual synonyms sentence examples collocations

Avoid

Avoid verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.
Usage example: trying to avoid writing thank-you notes for the gifts he didn't like
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Avoid
Antonyms for Avoid
Except and avoid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Avoid".
Nearby Words: avoided, avoidance, avoidable, avoiding, avoidably

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Except
Antonyms for Except
Avoid and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avoid" instead a verb "Except".

Mutual synonyms

Related pairs

Common collocations

anyone avoid anyone except anyone

Both words in one sentence

  • When an argument makes her bring out the Puppy-Dog Eyes, everyone else (except Jeff) has to close their eyes to avoid instantly forgiving her.
    Source: Moe / Live-Action TV
  • This is similar to Tower Defense games, except you're trying to avoid anyone suffering damage.
    Source: Space Management Game
  • Videogame / Portal Stories: Mel Take Your Time: Virgil is constantly telling you to hurry to avoid the rising goo, except you have infinite time, and you never even see the goo rising behind you.
    Source: Videogame / Portal Stories: Mel
More sentences
Cite this Source
Except and Avoid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/avoid/except
Avoid & Except. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/avoid/except>.
Except or Avoid. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/avoid/except.

Synonyms for avoid


Synonyms for except

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "avoid" and "except" have occurred on timeline