Alluded Meaning in English
word · lemma: allude
əˈɫudɪd
uh-LOO-did
ɐlˈuːdɪd
uh-LOO-did
Definition
Mentioned something in an indirect way, without saying it directly.
Usage & Nuances
This is the past tense of 'allude', typically used in formal or written English. Common in academic writing and speeches. Often followed by 'to' ('alluded to'). Not used for direct statements; it means you hinted or referenced something indirectly.
Spanish: aludió - mencionó indirectamentePortuguese (BR): aludiu - fez alusãoPortuguese (PT): aludiu - referiu-se de forma indiretaChinese (Simplified): 暗示了 - 提到了（间接）Chinese (Traditional): 暗示了 - 提到了（間接）Hindi: संकेत कियाArabic: ألمحBengali: ইঙ্গিত দিয়েছিল - পরোক্ষভাবে উল্লেখ করেছিলRussian: намекнул - ссылался (непрямо)Japanese: ほのめかしたVietnamese: ám chỉKorean: 암시했다 - 넌지시 말했다Turkish: ima etti - üstü kapalı söylediUrdu: اشارہ کیاIndonesian: menyinggung - membicarakan secara tidak langsung
Example Sentences
He alluded to the problem, but didn't give details.
basic
She alluded to her past in the interview.
basic
The teacher alluded to a surprise next week.
basic
He never said her name, but he clearly alluded to her.
natural
The speech alluded to recent events without mentioning them directly.
natural
She smiled when he alluded to their inside joke.
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