Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dodge
verb
/dɒdʒ/
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Definition
To avoid something by a sudden or quick movement.
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Examples
- He managed to dodge the ball just in time.
- During the debate, she dodged the questions about her past.
- We had to dodge traffic while crossing the road.
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Meaning
Dodge refers to the act of moving quickly to avoid a person, object, or situation.
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Synonyms
- evade
- avoid
- elude
- escape