Elude Definition & Meaning
elude
- verb
- escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
- be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; "What you are seeing in him eludes me"
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
"Elude" in song lyrics
See how elude is used in real songs:
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"These feelings I just can't elude"
Freeway f/ Mariah Carey, Jay-Z — You Got Me -
"The ability for forseein which you can elude"
Rascalz — Blind Wid the Science -
"Many traps to elude"
Shad — Brother
Words that rhyme with elude
Usage tips for "elude"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "elude" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for elude to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does elude mean?
- escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation" be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; "What you are seeing in him eludes me" avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
- What part of speech is elude?
- Elude is a verb.
- How many definitions does elude have?
- Elude has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).