Alusion or allusion

Q: How to pronounce allusion?

The correct pronunciation is əˈl(j)uːʒn

Q: What does allusion mean?

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

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Allusion

Noun

Definition:

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

Examples:

An allusion to Shakespeare
A classical allusion

Synonyms:

Reference to
Mention of
Comment on
Remark about

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