What is the difference between Allude and Elude?

Allude

verb

Definition

To suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.

Examples

He would often [allude] to his past failures.

The book [allude]s to several historical events.

Elude

verb

Definition

To escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Examples

The fugitive managed to [elude] the police.

The meaning of the poem seems to [elude] me.

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The fugitive was able to ___ the police for several weeks.

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Question 2: In her speech, she did not name him directly but did ___ to his failures.

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Question 3: The solution to the complex problem seemed to ___ the researchers.

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Question 4: The movie's script will ___ to several classic films from the 1940s.

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Question 5: Which word means to escape from or avoid?

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Question 6: He tried to ___ his responsibilities by calling in sick.

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Question 7: The poet often ___s to Greek mythology in her work.

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Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

The meaning of the poem seems to elude me. Her comments elude to a deeper issue. The suspect managed to allude the authorities. I don't understand what you are eluding to.

Question 9: Which word means to hint at or refer to something indirectly?

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Question 10: Despite his best efforts, victory continued to ___ the tennis player.

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Quiz Answers

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