elide

[ih-lahyd]

elide Definition

• 1. to omit or slur over (a vowel, syllable, etc.) in pronunciation
• 2. to suppress; omit; ignore

Using elide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  In some dialects, speakers elide the 't' sound in 'often'.

• Example

  She tends to elide certain words when she speaks quickly.

• Example

  The author elided several details from the story for brevity.

• Example

  He elided the fact that he had failed the exam.

elide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for elide

• omit
• ignore
• skip
• disregard
• pass over

Antonyms for elide

• enunciate
• articulate

Phrases with elide

• elide over

  to skip or ignore something, especially a problem or issue

  Example

  The manager tried to elide over the issue of low morale among the employees.

• elide away

  to gradually disappear or become less important

  Example

  Over time, the importance of the issue elided away and was forgotten.

• elide into

  to merge or blend together seamlessly

  Example

  The two songs elided into each other so smoothly that it was hard to tell where one ended and the other began.

Origins of elide

from Latin 'elidere', meaning 'strike out'

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Summary: elide in Brief

'Elide' [ih-lahyd] means to omit or ignore something, especially in pronunciation or writing. It can also mean to suppress or ignore an issue or problem. Examples include 'In some dialects, speakers elide the 't' sound in 'often'.' and 'The author elided several details from the story for brevity.' Phrases include 'elide over,' meaning to ignore an issue, and 'elide away,' meaning to gradually disappear.