Definition

To avoid or escape from something, often by using cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he tried to evade the question during the meeting?

Yeah, it was pretty obvious he was hiding something.

I wonder if he'll always try to evade tough topics like that.

Probably! It's easier for him to just avoid them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To avoid something, such as a duty or question, often by being clever or deceitful.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about how he tried to evade those questions during the meeting?

Yeah, it was pretty obvious he was avoiding them on purpose.

I wonder what he was trying to hide by trying to evade the topic.

Root Explanation

Evade → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out of) and "vadere" (meaning to go). The word "evade" means to go out of or escape from something, particularly in the context of avoiding something unpleasant or difficult.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going out of' a situation to remember that 'evade' means to escape or avoid something.

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