Avid

Pronunciation: /ˈævɪd/

Definitions of avid

adjective having or showing a keen interest or enthusiasm for something

Example Sentences

A1 She is an avid reader of fairy tales.

A2 He is an avid collector of stamps.

B1 The avid fans waited in line for hours to meet their favorite singer.

B2 As an avid hiker, she explored all the trails in the national park.

C1 The avid art collector spent millions on a rare painting.

C2 His avid interest in astronomy led him to pursue a career in astrophysics.

Examples of avid in a Sentence

formal The avid reader spent hours at the library every day.

informal She's an avid fan of that TV show, never missing an episode.

slang He's a real avid gamer, always playing the latest releases.

figurative Her avid pursuit of knowledge led her to become a successful researcher.

Grammatical Forms of avid

• past tense: avided
• plural: avids
• comparative: more avid
• superlative: most avid
• present tense: avid
• future tense: will avid
• perfect tense: have avided
• continuous tense: am aviding
• singular: avid
• positive degree: avid
• infinitive: to avid
• gerund: aviding
• participle: avided

Origin and Evolution of avid

First Known Use: 0018 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'avid' originated from the Latin word 'avidus', which comes from the root 'aveo' meaning to desire or crave.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in English to describe someone who is eager or enthusiastic, the meaning of 'avid' has evolved to also imply a strong passion or keen interest in something.