elude

/ɪˈljuːd/verb
High School
1

To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.

2

To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip.

3

To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to.

4

To escape someone's memory, to slip someone's mind.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing