eluded

[ih-loo-did]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of elude.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eluded¹

elude ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

And even if that reference eluded anyone, Bock’s bouncing, daydreaming, old world melody, practically encoded into our cultural DNA, assured perfect understanding.

From Los Angeles Times

In England's case an unfulfilled struggle to win the World Cup which has eluded the men's team since 1966.

From BBC

Trapped in underground rocks, a potential energy resource has eluded generations of British politicians.

From BBC

It was the kind of moment that has eluded the former MVP so often this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the last couple months, as Roberts eluded to, they had been the team on the wrong end of sloppy fundamentals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• baffle 
• confound 
• dodge 
• evade 
• flee 
• foil 
• frustrate 
• outrun 
• outwit 
• puzzle 
• shun 
• stall 
• stonewall 
• thwart