- pronunciation:
- ih
lud
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
eludes, eluding, eluded |
| definition: |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill.
I tried to catch the dog, but he eluded me.- synonyms:
- evade
- similar words:
- avoid, dodge, duck, shun, sidestep
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| related words: |
bypass, flee, miss |
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| derivation: |
eluder (n.) |
Are you looking for the word
allude (to mention)?
Elude and
allude sound alike but have different meanings.