Allude vs Elude

Quick Tip: Remember: Allude means to hint at or refer to indirectly. Elude means to escape or avoid.

Allude

verb

to suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

Examples:
  • She alluded to the problem without stating it directly.
  • The author alludes to Greek mythology in his novel.
  • He alluded to his past experiences.

Elude

verb

to evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way

Examples:
  • The suspect managed to elude the police.
  • The answer continues to elude me.
  • Success has eluded him so far.
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