allude
verb
to hint at or refer indirectly
“She alluded to problems at home.”
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allude vs elude
Allude means to refer indirectly; elude means to escape or evade.
elude
verb
to escape; to be hard to grasp
“The suspect eluded capture.”
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Questions about allude vs elude
What is the difference between allude and elude?
Allude means to refer indirectly; elude means to escape or evade.
How do I remember allude vs elude?
Elude = Escape. Allude = a quick ALLusion.
Are there exceptions?
An allusion (from allude) is an indirect reference; an illusion is a false impression.
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