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eludes


Meanings
  • Verb

    Escape or evade, often unintentionally or narrowly

  • Verb

    Be hard to understand or explain; defy comprehension


Rhymes
Words rhyming with eludes
cruises , news , snoozes , juices
Homophones
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  1. eludes (en) : Third person singular present indicative form of elude


Variants
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elude , eluded , eludes , eluding
Forms
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eluded, eluding, eludes


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to escape' or 'to elude', from the Latin eludere, 'to mock, deceive, or outwit'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'eludes' is often used in the context of detective stories or mysteries.

  2. The word 'eludes' has a similar pronunciation to the word 'illudes', which means to deceive or mislead.


Related Concepts
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  1. Evasion: The act of avoiding or escaping, often in the face of danger or pursuit.

  2. Deception: The act of misleading or tricking someone through false statements or actions.


Culture
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In literature, 'eludes' is often used to describe characters who manage to evade capture or understanding. In music, 'eluding' can refer to a musical phrase that seems to evade a predictable pattern.

How to Memorize "eludes"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person or object escaping or evading capture.
    - Visualize the word 'eludes' as a person or object slipping away.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'eludes' with the idea of something hard to grasp or understand.
    - Associate 'eludes' with the idea of escape or evasion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'eludes' as 'escapes in rhymes and understanding'


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