Eluding Meaning in English
word · lemma: elude
Definition
Avoiding or escaping from someone or something, often in a clever or difficult way. It can also mean something that is hard to find, understand, or achieve.
Usage & Nuances
'Eluding' is often used in formal or narrative contexts, frequently with law enforcement (“eluding the police”) or hard-to-obtain results (“eluding sleep”). It suggests effort and cleverness, not simply running away. Don’t confuse with 'avoiding' (which is broader and less active).
Example Sentences
The cat is eluding me under the table.
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He is good at eluding difficult questions.
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Success keeps eluding her despite her efforts.
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He's been eluding the police for weeks now.
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Her name was eluding me during the whole conversation.
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The secret to perfect bread seems to be eluding me.
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