What is the difference between eluding and alluding?
To allude is to refer to something in an indirect manner. Elude usually means to escape from or avoid danger. Because “elude” and “allude” are homophones (words that sound alike), they are often confused – even by native English speakers.
To allude is to refer to something in an indirect manner. Elude usually means to escape from or avoid danger. Because “elude” and “allude” are homophones (words that sound alike), they are often confused – even by native English speakers.
