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

U.S. troops never found Villa, whose legendary status was only enhanced as he eluded capture.

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But so far, at least, the prey had eluded the hunter.

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They had eluded the rampaging pirates for the moment, but the theatrically inclined parrot still swooped overhead.

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If the Home Office is going to get it right this time, it will require an astonishing amount of focus that has eluded it before.

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A long ball from Yerry Mina landed at Carbonero's feet and he eluded two defenders to score just 10 minutes after entering the game.

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