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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

elide

/ɪlaɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does elide mean?

verb

to leave out or omit one or more words or sounds in speaking or writing, often in order to make something sound more natural or to avoid repetition.

Example

"The poet chose to elide the word 'the' to create a more fluid rhythm in her verse."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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