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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 is often used when referring to something indirectly or suggestively, typically in conversation or writing.
- Elude implies escaping or avoiding, usually referring to being physically elusive or hard to grasp.
- Allude has an a at the beginning like address, as in addressing something indirectly.
- Elude begins with e, remember e like in escape, which aligns with its meaning.
- Both words relate to an element of indirectness, but allude is subtle suggestion while elude is active avoidance.
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