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Allude vs. Elude
Allude
/əˈluːd/Examples:
The song lyrics subtly allude to past heartbreaks.Her speech alludes to political tensions within the country.The book alludes to several historical events and figures.
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Elude
/ɪˈluːd/Examples:
The solution to the puzzle continues to elude him.Success seems to elude the team this season.The details elude me at this moment in time.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Allude sounds like allusion, which is a clue to its meaning: to refer to indirectly.
- Elude starts with e, like escape, which is what it means: to avoid capture.
- Remember, allude is about giving hints or making references, often literary, while elude is about getting away, dodging, or avoiding something.
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