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elude

 

[ ɪˈluːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

escape

To evade or escape from someone or something by being quick, skillful, or clever.

Synonyms

avoid, dodge, escape, evade

Examples of usage

  • He managed to elude the police by hiding in the abandoned building.
  • The criminal eluded capture for months before finally being apprehended.
  • She tried to elude the paparazzi by sneaking out the back door.
  • The elusive criminal continued to elude authorities despite their best efforts.
  • The clever fox was able to elude the hunters and escape into the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "elude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escapar

🇮🇳 बच निकलना

🇩🇪 entkommen

🇮🇩 menghindar

🇺🇦 ухилятися

🇵🇱 unikać

🇯🇵 回避する (かいひする)

🇫🇷 échapper

🇪🇸 eludir

🇹🇷 kaçmak

🇰🇷 피하다

🇸🇦 يتجنب

🇨🇿 vyhnout se

🇸🇰 vyhnúť sa

🇨🇳 躲避 (duǒbì)

🇸🇮 izogniti se

🇮🇸 sleppa

🇰🇿 қашу

🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილება

🇦🇿 qurtulmaq

🇲🇽 eludir

Word origin

The word 'elude' originated from the Latin word 'eludere', which means 'to play with' or 'mock'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify avoiding or escaping from someone or something. The concept of eluding has been present throughout history, as individuals have always sought ways to evade capture or detection. The use of 'elude' in English dates back to the 16th century, and it continues to be a commonly used term in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,192, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.