Meaning of the word eluded in English

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eluded

US /ɪˈluːdɪd/
UK /ɪˈluːdɪd/

Verb

past tense and past participle of 'elude', meaning to escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way

Example:
The suspect successfully eluded the police for weeks.
The answer to the riddle eluded me for a long time.
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