Pronunciation: /ɪˈlaɪd/
noun the omission or suppression of a sound or syllable
A1 I learned about elide in my English class.
A2 The elide of certain words in French can be confusing for beginners.
B1 The elide of vowels in Spanish is a common feature of the language.
B2 Understanding when to elide in Italian can greatly improve fluency.
C1 The elide of syllables in poetry can create a more rhythmic flow.
C2 The elide of certain sounds in phonetics is a complex linguistic phenomenon.
verb to omit or suppress (a sound or syllable) when speaking
A1 I elide unnecessary words in my sentences to make them clearer.
A2 When speaking quickly, people tend to elide certain sounds in words.
B1 The author chose to elide details in order to maintain the pace of the story.
B2 In academic writing, it is important not to elide important information.
C1 The filmmaker used clever editing techniques to elide time transitions seamlessly.
C2 The politician's speech was criticized for eliding key points and avoiding tough questions.
formal In order to maintain brevity, the author chose to elide certain details from the report.
informal I'll just elide that part of the story when I tell it to my friends.
slang Let's just elide the boring parts and get to the good stuff.
figurative She tends to elide the truth when it suits her purposes.
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