Meaning of the word evade in English

What does evade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

evade

US /ɪˈveɪd/
UK /ɪˈveɪd/
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Verb

escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by cleverness or trickery

Example:
He managed to evade capture for weeks.
The politician tried to evade the difficult questions from reporters.