Hide

/haɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a place of concealment

The rabbit found a hide in the bushes to escape from the predator.

the skin of an animal, especially when used for leather

The leather jacket was made from the hide of a cow.

verb

to put something in a place where it cannot be easily seen or found

She decided to hide the gift in the closet until the birthday party.

to conceal oneself from view or to keep oneself away from attention

He tried to hide from his friends during the game of hide and seek.

to prevent someone from seeing or knowing something

The company tried to hide the details of the merger from the public.

to keep a feeling or thought secret

He might hide his disappointment behind a smile.

Old English 'hidgan', meaning 'to conceal or cover'.

hide and seek

a children's game in which players hide and one seeks.

hide one's light under a bushel

to conceal one's talents or abilities.

hide in plain sight

to be concealed in an obvious location.

conceal

to keep from sight; to hide.

cover

to place something over or in front of to protect or conceal.

camouflage

to disguise or conceal.

to keep something secret or private

He's trying to hide the fact that he lost his job.

to avoid someone or something

I’m just going to hide out until the drama blows over.