Verbs:
* Evade: This is the most direct verb form, meaning to avoid or escape something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
* Example: "The suspect tried to evade the police."
* Evasive: This is an adjective often used to describe someone's behavior or language. It means tending to avoid giving direct answers or clear information.
* Example: "She gave evasive answers to the questions."
Adjectives:
* Evasive: As mentioned above, this adjective describes something that avoids a direct answer or action.
* Evasive: Also means relating to or characterized by evasion.
* Example: "The witness's testimony was riddled with evasive details."
* Evasively: This is the adverb form, modifying a verb.
* Example: "The politician answered the question evasively."
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