eluded

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb escape, either physically or mentally
  2. verb be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
  3. verb avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Synonyms

elude, evade, bilk

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