Meaning of the word dodge in English

What does dodge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dodge

US /dɑːdʒ/

UK /dɒdʒ/

avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement

Example:

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He had to dodge a car that swerved into his lane.

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She managed to dodge the ball thrown at her.

Synonym:

evade avoid sidestep duck swerve

avoid (something undesirable or unpleasant) by a clever or dishonest trick

Example:

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He tried to dodge paying his taxes.

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She always finds a way to dodge her responsibilities.

Synonym:

evade avoid shirk circumvent fudge

a sudden quick movement to avoid something

Example:

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He made a quick dodge to avoid the incoming punch.

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Her clever dodge saved her from answering the difficult question.

Synonym:

evasion avoidance duck swerve trick

Related Word:

dodge a bullet