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Meanings of avid in English

(Often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous.

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Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.

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Usage of avid in English
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Based on Lucy's avid expression, we had plenty of time to talk.
The Book of Life
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The sophisticated, secularist family of Dr. Zarkhi no doubt contained avid readers.
The gates of november
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Two hundred thousand avid fans would pour into Charlotte for Race Week.
Flash and Bones
4
EBONY.com: As many avid readers may know, Harlequin is synonymous with romance.
Ebony
5
Cardinal McKeefry School teacher Laura Thomsen said her students were avid readers.
Radio NZ
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An avid fan of Jamaican music, his latest single Family features StarFace.
Jamaica Observer
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Many of the stars of the event are avid users of Twitter.
Wired
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He leaned toward her with a swift, avid light in his eyes.
The Fifth Ace
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I'm also an avid click-througher so mostly end up anywhere and everywhere.
The Irish Times
10
In addition to her music, Madonna is also an avid art collector.
Reuters
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Sir, -I am an avid reader of your wonderful sports section.
The Irish Times
12
Paul joined in, although he wasn't as avid about football as Ted.
Family ties
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Her father was a bus inspector and an avid reader and storyteller.
The Guardian
14
Barker was a bookkeeper by trade, and an avid reader and scholar.
The outfit: the role of chicago's underworld in the shaping of m...
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She is truly a writer's writer, but one with an avid following.
The Irish Times
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Quail held his breath, his avid eyes scouring the room for booty.
The Underdogs: A Novel of the Mexican Revolution
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Australia
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