Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss elude vs. allude. Do you know the difference between them?
Most people reading this might respond with a resounding "YES!" But elude and allude are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. And they trip more people up than you might think.
Let's dive right in, shall we?
Elude refers to dodging, evading, escaping, or avoiding someone or something.
* I managed to elude Mark at the party.
* A gold medal continues to elude him.
* We couldn't elude the police for long.
Allude is to refer to someone or something indirectly.
* She alluded that she might elope next week.
* He alluded to his plans but didn't share everything.
* Quit alluding and tell me the facts.
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