elude

Meanings

• Verb

  Escape or evade, especially by trick or subterfuge

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈluːd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=503106"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elude
cruise , news , pursue , muse

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Homophones

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1. Elude (English) : To escape or evade
   

2. Elude (Spanish) : To confuse or perplex
   

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Variants

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elude , eluded , eludes , eluding , elude someone's grasp

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Forms

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Eludes, Eluding, Eluded

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to outwit' or 'to deceive'. From Old French eluder 'to outwit, elude', from el 'out' + ludere 'to play'.

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Trivia

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1. Elude is the only English word that begins with 'elu' and has more than one syllable.

2. The term 'elusive' is often used to describe something that is difficult to define or grasp, such as love or happiness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evasion: The act of avoiding or escaping, often used in a military or legal context.

2. Subterfuge: A trick or deception used to hide the truth or achieve an objective.

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Culture

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Elude has been used extensively in literature and art, often representing the theme of evasion or trickery. In music, the term 'elusive' is used to describe something that is difficult to grasp or understand.

How to Memorize "elude"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person running away from someone or something, always staying one step ahead.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'trickster'. Elude means to outwit or deceive, much like a mischievous trickster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Elude the enemy' to remember the meaning of the word.

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