English Dictionary
Definition illusion in British English
illusion
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪˈluːʒ(ə)n/
Example
Many people still have the illusion that full employment is possible.
Example
This description creates the illusion that we can solve all our environmental problems.
Example
We are under no illusion that this money will be enough.
