elude
US
/ɪˈluːd/
UK
/ɪˈluːd/
Meaning
To escape from someone or avoid being caught, found, or noticed.
किसी से बच निकलना या पकड़े, पाए अथवा देखे जाने से बचना।
Examples
“The suspect eluded police for three days before being caught.”
“She eluded the reporters by leaving through a side entrance.”
“Despite several searches, the elusive bird was never found.”
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Not natural: The suspect eluded from the police.
Better: The suspect eluded the police.
Elude takes a direct object; do not add “from” before the person or group avoided.
Elude के बाद सीधे व्यक्ति या समूह आता है; उसके पहले “from” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: The suspect alluded the police.
Better: The suspect eluded the police.
“Allude” means refer indirectly to something; “elude” means escape or avoid someone.
“Allude” का मतलब किसी बात का इशारा करना है; “elude” का मतलब किसी से बच निकलना है।
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Learner tip
Use “elude” for escaping or avoiding someone; don’t confuse it with “allude,” which means refer indirectly.
किसी से बचने के लिए “elude” इस्तेमाल करें; इसे “allude” से न मिलाएँ, जिसका मतलब इशारा करना है।