eludes
The word “eludes” has 2 syllables: e-ludes
It's pronounced as /ɪˈluːdz/
What is synonym and antonym for eludes?
In the thesaurus, “eludes” has 42 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for eludes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for eludes
- averts
- avoids
- bans
- bars
- bypasses
- circumvents
- debars
- deflects
- diverts
- dodges
- ducks
- eliminates
- escapes
- eschews
- evades
- excepts
- excludes
- fights shy of
- finesses
- foils
- foxes
- frustrates
- gets around
- keeps clear of
- misses
- obviates
- outfoxes
- outsmarts
- outwits
- overreaches
- parries
- precludes
- prevents
- rules out
- scapes
- shakes
- shirks
- shuns
- skirts
- stays clear of
- steers clear of
- thwarts
Antonyms for eludes
- accepts
- catches
- contracts
- courts
- embraces
- incurs
- pursues
- seeks
- welcomes
Meanings of eludes
- verb
- 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 understanding of; to be incomprehensible to.
Example Sentences
- The solution to the problem eludes even the best mathematicians.
- He keeps trying, but victory eludes him every time.
- The exact cause of the disease eludes researchers.
- The true meaning of the poem eludes many readers.
- Despite his efforts, peace eludes the troubled region.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eludes, such as: accepts, averts, avoids, bans, bars, bypasses, catches.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- circumvents
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- ducks
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- escapes
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- evades
- excepts
- excludes
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- foxes
- frustrates
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