elude
/ɪˈluːd/
e · lude
ɪ · ˈluːd
English Definition
v. avoid, escape from
Significado en Español
eludir, evadir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tránh né, lẩn tránh
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Example Sentence
The criminal eluded the police.
罪犯逃脱了警察。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “elude”: After hours of searching, the detectives realized the suspect continued to elude capture.
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A
confront
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B
evade
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C
embrace
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D
assist
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B — evade.
“elude” means v. avoid, escape from
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The clever fox managed to ______ the hunters for hours.
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A
confront
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B
elude
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C
face
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D
greet
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B — elude.
“elude” means v. avoid, escape from
Common questions about “elude”
What does “elude” mean?
elude — v. avoid, escape from. In Chinese: 躲避，逃避.
How do you pronounce “elude”?
elude is pronounced /ɪˈluːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: e · lude.
How do you use “elude” in a sentence?
The criminal eluded the police. (罪犯逃脱了警察。)
What are synonyms for “elude”?
escape, evade — all close in meaning to elude (v. avoid, escape from).
Is “elude” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. elude appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “elude”?
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