Word: elude Word origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘delude, baffle’): from Latin eludere, from e- (variant of ex- ) ‘out, away from’ + ludere ‘to play’. Phonetic: ɪˈl(j)uːd Listen:
escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way. Example: he tried to elude the security men by sneaking through a back door
(of an achievement or something desired) fail to be attained by (someone). Example: sleep still eluded her
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