C1 noun Neutral

avid

/ˈæv.ɪd/

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something, often used to describe someone who pursues a hobby or interest with great vigor. It can also imply being greedy or extremely eager for something to happen.

Beispiele

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1

She is an avid reader who often finishes two or three novels in a single week.

She is a very enthusiastic reader who consumes several books weekly.

2

The department is avid to secure additional funding for the upcoming research project.

The department is extremely eager to obtain more money for their new research.

3

He's an avid gamer and spends most of his weekends participating in online tournaments.

He is a passionate player of video games who competes regularly on weekends.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
avidity
Adverb
avidly
Adjektiv
avid
Verwandt
avidness
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'avid' as 'A VIdeo-game devotee.' An avid gamer is someone who is incredibly enthusiastic about playing video games.

Schnelles Quiz

As an ____ collector of vintage stamps, he spent every weekend browsing through antique shops.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: avid

Beispiele

1

She is an avid reader who often finishes two or three novels in a single week.

everyday

She is a very enthusiastic reader who consumes several books weekly.

2

The department is avid to secure additional funding for the upcoming research project.

formal

The department is extremely eager to obtain more money for their new research.

3

He's an avid gamer and spends most of his weekends participating in online tournaments.

informal

He is a passionate player of video games who competes regularly on weekends.

4

Historians are often avid collectors of primary sources to ensure the accuracy of their narratives.

academic

Scholars frequently show great enthusiasm for gathering original documents to maintain factual integrity.

5

Our firm remains avid for expansion opportunities within the emerging tech markets of Southeast Asia.

business

The company is very keen on finding ways to grow in the new technology markets in Asia.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
avidity
Adverb
avidly
Adjektiv
avid
Verwandt
avidness

Häufige Kollokationen

avid reader someone who loves reading very much
avid fan a highly enthusiastic supporter of a team or celebrity
avid interest a very strong and active curiosity about a subject
avid collector someone who passionately gathers specific items
avid supporter a person who strongly and actively backs a cause or individual

Häufige Phrasen

avid for knowledge

having a strong desire to learn and know more

an avid follower of

someone who keeps close track of a specific person or trend

take an avid interest in

to start being very enthusiastic about a particular activity

Wird oft verwechselt mit

avid vs avaricious

Avid usually describes a positive enthusiasm for hobbies or interests, while avaricious specifically means being extremely greedy for wealth or material gain.

avid vs ardent

While similar, ardent is often associated with intense emotional passion or loyalty, whereas avid focuses more on the frequency and eagerness of an activity.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most commonly used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun) to describe people who are dedicated to a specific pastime, such as 'an avid gardener.' It carries a generally positive connotation of passion, though in formal contexts, it can mean 'greedy for' when followed by the preposition 'for.'

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'avid' to describe a personality trait in general (e.g., 'He is very avid'), but it is almost always linked to a specific activity or object (e.g., 'He is an avid traveler').

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'avid' as 'A VIdeo-game devotee.' An avid gamer is someone who is incredibly enthusiastic about playing video games.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'avidus', meaning 'longing for' or 'greedy,' which is derived from the verb 'avere,' meaning 'to desire.'

Grammatikmuster

Usually precedes a noun (attributive adjective) Can be followed by the preposition 'for' or 'of' in literary/formal contexts No comparative form 'avider'; use 'more avid' instead
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Kultureller Kontext

In English-speaking cultures, calling someone an 'avid' participant in a hobby is a common way to acknowledge their expertise and dedication without using the more extreme word 'obsessed.'

Schnelles Quiz

As an ____ collector of vintage stamps, he spent every weekend browsing through antique shops.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: avid

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