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What does alluded mean?

"Alluded" means to refer to something indirectly or casually. It's like hinting at something without explicitly stating it.

Here are some synonyms for "alluded":

* Implied

* Suggested

* Hinted

* Referred to

* Touched upon

Example:

"The teacher alluded to the upcoming test, but didn't give us any specific details."

In this example, the teacher didn't say "there will be a test", but they gave enough information for the students to understand that one was coming.

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