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allude

al·lude
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-lood]
    • /əˈlud/
    • /əˈluːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lood]
    • /əˈlud/

Definitions of allude word

  • verb allude If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way. 3
  • verb allude to refer indirectly, briefly, or implicitly 3
  • verb allude (loosely) to mention 3
  • intransitive verb allude to refer in a casual or indirect way (to) 3
  • verb without object allude to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed by to): He often alluded to his poverty. 1
  • verb without object allude to contain a casual or indirect reference (usually followed by to): The letter alludes to something now forgotten. 1

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Origin of allude

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin allūdere to play beside, make a playful allusion to, equivalent to al- al- + lūdere to play

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Parts of speech for Allude

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

allude popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

allude usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for allude

verb allude

  • point — a fraction whose denominator is some power of 10, usually indicated by a dot (decimal point or point) written before the numerator: as 0.4 = 4/10; 0.126 = 126/1000.
  • suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
  • intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
  • advert — An advert is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
  • imply — implies

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