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elide

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \i-ˈlīd\
    • /ɪˈlaɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \i-ˈlīd\

Definitions of elide word

  • noun elide Omit (a sound or syllable) when speaking. 1
  • transitive verb elide pronunciation: omit 1
  • transitive verb elide eliminate, omit 1
  • verb elide If you elide something, especially a distinction, you leave it out or ignore it. 0
  • verb elide In linguistics, if you elide a word, you do not pronounce or write it fully. 0
  • verb elide to undergo or cause to undergo elision 0

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Parts of speech for Elide

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

elide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

elide usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for elide

verb elide

  • omit — to leave out; fail to include or mention: to omit a name from a list.
  • delete — If you delete something that has been written down or stored in a computer, you cross it out or remove it.
  • ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • leave out — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
  • merge — to cause to combine or coalesce; unite.

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