avid meaning
avid :
eager, enthusiastic
adjective
▪ She is an avid reader.
▪ She is an eager reader.
▪ He is an avid fan of soccer.
▪ He is an enthusiastic fan of soccer.
paraphrasing
▪ keen – eager
▪ passionate – very interested
▪ devoted – very committed
▪ zealous – very enthusiastic
Pronunciation
avid [ˈævɪd]
The stress is on 'av' and sounds like 'av-id'.
Common phrases and grammar about avid
avid - Common meaning
adjective
eager, enthusiastic
Part of Speech Changes for "avid"
▪ avidly (adverb) – eagerly or with enthusiasm
▪ avidness (noun) – eagerness or enthusiasm
Common Expressions with "avid"
▪ avid interest – strong interest
▪ avid supporter – enthusiastic supporter
▪ avid collector – eager collector
▪ avid fan – enthusiastic fan
Important examples of avid in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, avid is often used to describe someone with a strong interest or enthusiasm.
Example of a confusing word: avoid (to keep away from)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Avid is used as an adjective, often modifying nouns like reader, fan, or supporter in TOEIC questions.
avid
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
avid reader
'eager reader', used to describe someone who reads a lot with enthusiasm.
avid interest
means 'strong interest', used to describe someone very interested in something.
Differences between similar words and avid
avid
,
keen
differences
Avid implies a strong enthusiasm or passion, while keen often suggests eagerness or readiness.
Words with the same origin as avid
The origin of avid
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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