elides
The word “elides” has 2 syllables: e-lides
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlaɪdz/
What is synonym and antonym for elides?
In the thesaurus, “elides” has 6 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elides along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elides
- cancels
- curtails
- deletes
- erases
- removes
- shortens
Antonyms for elides
- elongates
- enlarges
- expands
- extends
- lengthens
- prolongs
- stets
Meanings of elides
- verb
- To leave out or omit (something).
- To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
- To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.
Example Sentences
- The poet cleverly elides unnecessary words to create a more impactful verse.
- Her explanation elides the complexities of the issue, making it sound simpler than it is.
- In rapid speech, he often elides entire syllables, making him difficult to follow.
- The politician carefully elides controversial topics during interviews.
- The script elides minor details to keep the story fast-paced and engaging.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elides, such as: cancels, curtails, deletes, elongates, enlarges, erases, expands.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abbreviates
- abates
- abridges
- abstracts
- compresses
- constricts
- contracts
- curtails
- cuts
- cuts back
- cuts down
- de-escalates
- decreases
- deflates
- digests
- diminishes
- docks
- downsizes
- dwindles
- elides
- encapsulates
- epitomizes
- lessens
- lowers
- moderates
- modifies
- pares
- prunes
- recapitulates
- reduces
- retrenches
- shortens
- shrinks
- slashes
- summarizes
- sums up
- syncopates
- tapers
- trims
- truncates