Word: avid (adjective)

Associations

The word "avid" means having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something. When someone is avid, they really like or want to do something a lot.

• She is an avid reader. (She reads many books and loves reading.)
• He is an avid football fan. (He really enjoys watching or playing football.)
• They are avid travelers. (They love traveling to new places.)

A similar word is "eager," but "avid" often shows a strong, lasting interest, while "eager" can mean a strong feeling that may be temporary or about something soon to happen.

Substitution

You can use words like:

• enthusiastic ("She is enthusiastic about music." - shows excitement)
• passionate ("He is passionate about painting." - shows deep love)
• keen ("They are keen on hiking." - means interested or willing)

Each word changes the tone a little: "avid" is more about strong, steady interest.

Deconstruction

The root of "avid" comes from Latin "avidus," which means "desiring" or "greedy for." It does not have a prefix or suffix here. The idea is about wanting or liking something very much.

Inquiry

• What is something you are avid about in your life?
• Can you think of a hobby or activity where you or someone you know shows avid interest?
• How is being avid different from just liking something a little?