Pronunciation: /ɪˈlud/
noun the act of eluding or the state of being eluded
A1 The concept of quantum physics can elude many high school students.
A2 The elude of happiness seemed to be just out of reach for the young girl.
B1 The elude of success motivated him to work harder and never give up.
B2 The elude of finding a cure for cancer drives many scientists in their research.
C1 The elude of true love has been a recurring theme in literature for centuries.
C2 The elude of inner peace is something that many people strive to achieve through meditation and mindfulness.
verb to evade or escape from someone or something by cunning or skill
A1 The answer to the riddle continued to elude him.
A2 The criminal managed to elude the police for weeks.
B1 The true meaning of the poem eluded her comprehension.
B2 Despite his best efforts, success seemed to constantly elude him.
C1 The subtle nuances of the painting elude most viewers.
C2 The complexity of the scientific theory continues to elude even the most brilliant minds.
formal Despite numerous attempts, the solution continues to elude us.
informal I can't seem to elude this cold no matter what I do.
slang The thief managed to elude the police by hiding in an abandoned building.
figurative The answer to the problem always seems to elude me, like a fleeting shadow.
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