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Be all evasive

🇬🇧 UK //biː ɔːl ɪˈveɪsɪv// 🇺🇸 US //bi ɔl ɪˈveɪsɪv//

Meaning of Be all evasive

To avoid clear answers or being direct.

In simple words: to avoid giving a clear answer

Be all evasive in a sentence

• He tried to ask her about the project, but she was just being all evasive.
• Whenever I bring up the topic, he gets all evasive and changes the subject.
• She answered the questions but was all evasive about her plans.

How to use Be all evasive

Used when someone is being unclear or dodging questions, often in casual conversations. Not suitable for formal discussions or writing.

Grammar pattern

be + all + evasive

Memory hint

Think of an evasive person bobbing and weaving away from a question, like a boxer dodging punches.

Related words

Collocations with Be all evasive

• be all evasive
• answer evasively
• be evasive about something

Synonyms for Be all evasive

• dodgy
• elusive
• ambiguous
• indirect
• misleading

Opposites of Be all evasive

• direct
• clear

Common mistakes with Be all evasive

• Confused with 'vague' or 'ambiguous'
• Incorrectly using in formal contexts
• Using 'evasive' as a noun instead of an adjective

Frequently asked questions about Be all evasive

What does Be all evasive mean?

to avoid giving a clear answer

What is the definition of Be all evasive?

To avoid clear answers or being direct.

How do you use Be all evasive in a sentence?

He tried to ask her about the project, but she was just being all evasive.

Can you give another example of Be all evasive?

Whenever I bring up the topic, he gets all evasive and changes the subject.

What are synonyms for Be all evasive?

Common alternatives include dodgy, elusive, ambiguous, indirect, misleading.

What is the opposite of Be all evasive?

Opposite meanings include direct, clear.

What words go with Be all evasive?

It commonly pairs with be all evasive, answer evasively, be evasive about something.

What are common mistakes when using Be all evasive?

Confused with 'vague' or 'ambiguous' Incorrectly using in formal contexts Using 'evasive' as a noun instead of an adjective

How do you pronounce Be all evasive?

US: //bi ɔl ɪˈveɪsɪv//, UK: //biː ɔːl ɪˈveɪsɪv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Be all evasive formal or informal?

"Be all evasive" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Be all evasive?

Used when someone is being unclear or dodging questions, often in casual conversations. Not suitable for formal discussions or writing.