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Definition of eluded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
forgottenRare failed to be remembered or understoodRare
- The eluded concept made the students struggle with the exam.
- The eluded memory frustrated him.
- An eluded detail can change the outcome.
Origin of eluded
Latin, eludere (to escape)
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- French:échappé, ...
- German:vergessen, ...
- Italian:sfuggito, ...
- Spanish:eludido, ...
- Portuguese:esquecido, ...
- Chinese:被遗忘的, ...
- Japanese:理解できなかった, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر مَفْهُوم, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁלֹּא הֻבַּן, ...
- Russian:забытый, ...
- Ukrainian:забутий, ...
- Hindi:भूला हुआ, ...
Definition of elude - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
evadeescape from someone using skill or cunning
- The thief managed to elude the police.
2.
mindslip from someone's memory or mind
- The name of the song eludes me right now.
3.
incomprehensiblebe difficult to understand or grasp
- The complex theory eluded even the experts.
4.
goalfail to achieve or obtain something desired
- Success eluded him despite his hard work.
5.
responsibilityavoid fulfilling a responsibility or obligation
- He tried to elude his duties at work.
Expressions with elude
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be difficult for someone to understand or achieve
The solution continued to elude his grasp.
Origin of elude
Latin, eludere (to escape)
Examples of elude in a sentence
Wild animals often elude hunters in the dense forest. The answer eluded her during the quiz. Why does his address always elude me? The meaning of the poem eludes many readers. His motives eluded her understanding completely. A permanent solution continues to elude researchers.
The championship eluded her for years. She managed to elude her chores all weekend. The politician eluded questions about the scandal.
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- French:échapper, échapper à la mémoire de quelqu'un, ...
- German:entkommen, entfallen, ...
- Italian:sfuggire, non venire in mente, ...
- Spanish:eludir, escapársele a alguien, ...
- Portuguese:escapar, escapar à memória, ...
- Chinese:躲避, 想不起来, ...
- Japanese:逃れる, 思い出せない, ...
- Arabic:أَفْلَتَ, خَانَتْهُ الذّاكِرَة, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲמוֹק, לַחְמוֹק, ...
- Russian:ускользнуть, ускользать из памяти, ...
- Ukrainian:втекти, вислизати з пам'яті, ...
- Hindi:चकमा देकर बच निकलना, याद से निकल जाना, ...
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