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Avast

usgb/əˈvæst/Volume
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Nautical Origin

Originally used by sailors, it's not commonly heard outside of old nautical contexts or pirate stories.

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Avast! Secure the mainbrace before the storm hits!
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Used to Interrupt

It's a way to abruptly stop someone or something, much like shouting 'Stop!' or 'Wait!'

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Avast! That's the wrong direction!
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Archaic Usage

It's an old-fashioned term, so using it in everyday conversation might confuse people.

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Avast! No one speaks like that anymore.
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