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The definition of avid is someone greedy, with a craving for or with a strong interest in something.

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A person who wants to win at any cost is an example of avid.
Someone who talks only about sports is an avid sports fan.

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See avid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having an intense craving; greedy: avid for power
eager and enthusiastic: an avid reader

Origin: L avidus < avere, to desire

Related Forms:

avidity noun
avidly adverb

See avid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having an ardent desire or unbounded craving; greedy: avid for adventure.
Marked by keen interest and enthusiasm: an avid sports fan.

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Origin: Latin avidus

Origin: , from avēre, to desire

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Related Forms:

avˈid·ly adverb

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