Meaning & Definition of word "Elude"
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Elude
/ɪˈluːd/
verb:
- 1. To evade or escape from danger, perception, or understanding.
- Example: The thief managed to elude the police after the robbery.
- 2. To be just out of reach; to avoid being caught or comprehended.
- Example: The solution to the puzzle continued to elude him despite his best efforts.
- 3. To fail to be achieved or attained.
- Example: Victory in the championship match eluded the team for the third consecutive year.
Etymology
From Latin 'eludere', meaning 'to evade or escape from'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
elude capture:
to manage to avoid being caught
elude someone:
to cause someone to fail to understand or remember something
the truth eludes me:
I cannot grasp or understand the truth
Related Words
evasion:
the act of evading something, especially a responsibility.
flee:
to run away from a place or situation of danger.
dodge:
to avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.
Slang Meanings of elude
Meaning: slip away
Example Sentence: He just slipped away without anyone noticing.
Meaning: give someone the slip
Example Sentence: She gave the guards the slip and escaped.