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elude

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of elude with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

elude

(verb)

Meaning

to avoid or escape from someone

Example

"The clever fox was able to elude the pursuing hounds."

Synonyms

evadeescapedodge

Antonyms

confrontapproachface

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'eludere', meaning to escape from.
Related word forms
  • verb: eluded
  • noun: elusion