Word
dodging
Phoneticsdodg·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɑdʒɪŋ/
UK/dˈɒdʒɪŋ/
Definition
v. to move quickly to avoid being hit by something, or to avoid doing something you should do.
v. to avoid an impact or an obligation through a sudden, evasive movement or a clever tactic. Often describes the act of bypassing rules or responsibilities.
Examples
“He is dodging his chores by staying in his room.”
“The politician spent the entire interview dodging difficult questions about the new tax policy.”
“By dodging the draft and fleeing across the border, he became a symbol of resistance for some and a coward to others.”
Examples
simple
“He is dodging his chores by staying in his room.”
contextual
“The politician spent the entire interview dodging difficult questions about the new tax policy.”
complex
“By dodging the draft and fleeing across the border, he became a symbol of resistance for some and a coward to others.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object, such as a physical projectile or an abstract responsibility.
Pitfall
he is dodging from the ball
he is dodging the ball
Dodge is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before the object.
Real-World Examples
“Forget defence: guarding and dodging are pushed aside in favour of “attacking, attacking, attacking”.” “Tax avoiders 'may be disclosed'
When is tax dodging illegal?” Word family
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NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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