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eluded
We have found lemma(root) word of eluded : elude.
Definitions
[ɪˈl(j)uːd], (Verb)
Definitions:
- escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way
(e.g: he tried to elude the security men by sneaking through a back door)
- (of an achievement or something desired) fail to be attained by (someone)
(e.g: sleep still eluded her)
Phrases:
Origin
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mid 16th century (in the sense ‘delude, baffle’): from Latin eludere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out, away from’ + ludere ‘to play’
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