On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Elude. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as evade or escape and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Elude meaning
- To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.
- To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip.
- To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to.
Synonyms of Elude
Using Elude
- The main meaning on this page is: To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill. | To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip. | To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to.
- Useful related words include: evade, escape, pose, beat.
- In the example corpus, elude often appears in combinations such as: to elude, elude the, elude police.
Context around Elude
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 10 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Elude
- In this selection, "elude" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, insights, law, arrest and readers stand out and add context to how "elude" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include attempting to elude a police and ability to elude both surveillance. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "elude" sits close to words such as abreast, accrue and aerodynamics, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with elude
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Before the crash occurred, McKinnon was attempting to elude law enforcement. (11 words)
Spooner was charged with violation of a domestic violence protection order and attempting to elude. (15 words)
While providing fascinating detail about the customs and lifestyles of the aristocracy, general insights elude readers. (16 words)
He was charged with counts of speeding in excess of maximum limits, failure to maintain lane, following too closely, DUI, and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and he was released after two days on $25,000 bond. (40 words)
An ability to elude both surveillance and engagement radar in a modern technical environment would be quite an accomplishment, as advanced Russian air defenses such as the S-400 and S-500 contain a new generation of technologies. (38 words)
Gray and the gang members do elude the police, but this is far from the last of their problems in episode 1, with the gang retaliating for the botched job in a pretty drastic way. (35 words)
Example sentences (20)
Before the crash occurred, McKinnon was attempting to elude law enforcement.
He was charged with counts of speeding in excess of maximum limits, failure to maintain lane, following too closely, DUI, and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and he was released after two days on $25,000 bond.
Hudson's Bay running back Rafael Bauman tries to elude a Mark Morris defender on Friday, Sept 29, 2023 at Kiggins Bowl.
Investors are still going to take some time to convince and — in the meantime — growth will continue to elude us.
Myska says it is a "peace that will elude his victims for the rest of their lives".
Once Provenzano was in police hands, the hunt focused on Messina Denaro (pictured), but despite numerous reported sightings of the boss, he managed to elude arrest, until Monday.
Spooner was charged with violation of a domestic violence protection order and attempting to elude.
While providing fascinating detail about the customs and lifestyles of the aristocracy, general insights elude readers.
Adams was arrested for flee or attempt to elude, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, reckless driving, and duty of driver to report accident with an unattended vehicle.
At the hospital, he managed to elude his escort and made an escape through a bedroom window onto the roof.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan dribbles behind his back as he tries to elude Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer at the United Center on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Despite being viewed as a blight on their neighbourhoods by many residents, these bikers continue to elude the police.
Gray and the gang members do elude the police, but this is far from the last of their problems in episode 1, with the gang retaliating for the botched job in a pretty drastic way.
He slithers in and out of holes, utilizing various jump-cut maneuvers to elude defenders in traffic, but he flashes enough power and pop to run through arm tackles and glancing blows.
However, the biggest electoral advantage of digital audio is the opportunity to reach audiences that can elude traditional broadcasters.
Myrick was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer for a felony offense, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and numerous additional charges.
Rivera was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude, armed drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm as a felon.
Unless and until leaders realise that there will always be a day of reckoning, good governance will continue to elude Nigeria.
A man convicted of drug charges stole a dead baby’s identity to elude law enforcement officials for over 30 years, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.
An ability to elude both surveillance and engagement radar in a modern technical environment would be quite an accomplishment, as advanced Russian air defenses such as the S-400 and S-500 contain a new generation of technologies.
Common combinations with elude
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to elude 65×
- elude the 12×
- elude police 9×
- elude him 6×
- elude his 5×
- elude law 4×
- elude us 3×
- elude authorities 3×
- will elude 2×
- elude you 2×