elude — To escape from or avoid something, especially by being clever or skillful. To fail to be understood or remembered by someone.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To escape from or avoid something, especially by being clever or skillful. To fail to be understood or remembered by someone.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈluːd/
Example Sentences
- My cat has mastered the art of eluding bath time by hiding under the bed.
- The perfect work-life balance continues to elude most office workers.
- His name eludes me, but I remember his terrible karaoke performance.
elude
VERB[/ɪˈluːd/]
To escape from or avoid something, especially by being clever or skillful. To fail to be understood or remembered by someone.
To escape from or avoid something, especially by being clever or skillful. To fail to be understood or remembered by someone.
He eludes the crude methods of those who pursued!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin eludere, meaning 'to play out' or 'to escape by playing tricks.' The word originally came from the idea of escaping someone in a game, like dodging in hide-and-seek.
Breakdown
e- (out/away) + ludere (to play) - literally meaning 'to play one's way out' or escape through clever maneuvering
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat has mastered the art of eluding bath time by hiding under the bed.”
“The perfect work-life balance continues to elude most office workers.”
“His name eludes me, but I remember his terrible karaoke performance.”
“The criminal managed to elude authorities by disguising himself as a delivery driver.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.