C2
allude vs elude
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alludeverb/əˈluːd/ | Meaning to mention something in an indirect way, without talking about it directly | Goes with allude to | Example In her speech, she alluded to the problems inside the company. |
| eludeverb/ɪˈluːd/ | Meaning to escape from someone or something, or to be impossible for someone to find or understand | Goes with elude capture | Example The thief eluded the police for three weeks before he was arrested. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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