This page will make sure you never confuse allude and elude again! Read the definitions, check out our example sentences, and be sure to follow the twitter feed to see how the internet is using these words in a sentence.
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Definition
Allude
Make a more or less disguised reference to
Examples
He alluded to the problem but did not mention it
Elude
Escape, either physically or mentally
Examples
The thief eluded the police
Live Twitter Feeds
What's the internet saying about allude/elude?
@ouij: People, please: allude and elude are different words.
@carlsbadbugkil1: Oh, well enjoy then, cuz im really squirming right now about elude and allude! @timsimms @saramarietweets
@RorsDM: Also, a lot of confusion of "elude" and "allude" on here today...
@Lukas173: When I start It. I know I'll never stop. So I'll let It elude me, but dude, soon they'll allude to me in a movie.
@_emilygu: Elude: to avoid detection or capture Allude: to make reference to or give a nod to Your OCD writer at work, and you're welcome. HAND.
@A_Trusov: RT @mybigblondelife: Elude: to avoid detection or capture Allude: to make reference to or give a nod to Your OCD writer at work, and you're welcome. HAND.
@mybigblondelife: Elude: to avoid detection or capture Allude: to make reference to or give a nod to Your OCD writer at work, and you're welcome. HAND.