Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elude
verb
/ɪˈluːd/
Definition
To escape from or avoid a person or thing, typically in a skillful or cunning way.
Examples
- The thief managed to elude the police by taking an alternate route.
- She tried to elude the question by changing the subject.
- His cleverness allowed him to elude his opponents during the game.
Meaning
To evade or escape from something that is difficult to grasp or capture.
Synonyms
- evade
- escape
- avoid
- shun
- elapse
