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Alluding or Eluding

Which one is the correct sentence?

✓ I'm alluding to her, but I won't say her name.
✗ I'm eluding to her, but I won't say her name.

✓ I'm eluding her because I don't want to see her.
✗ I'm alluding her because I don't want to see her.

How to use alluding correctly

Definition

Allude means to refer to without directly mentioning.

Example

Please stop alluding to our awkward encounter.

Even though the awkward encounter isn't being discussed the speaker is uncomfortable.

How to use eluding correctly

Definition

Elude means to avoid or hide from.

Example

I'm eluding the police.

This person has probably done something illegal.

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