Meaning & Definition of word "Hide"

Hide

/haɪd/

1. a place of concealment
- Example: The rabbit found a hide in the bushes to escape from the predator.
2. the skin of an animal, especially when used for leather
- Example: The leather jacket was made from the hide of a cow.

1. to put something in a place where it cannot be easily seen or found
- Example: She decided to hide the gift in the closet until the birthday party.
2. to conceal oneself from view or to keep oneself away from attention
- Example: He tried to hide from his friends during the game of hide and seek.
3. to prevent someone from seeing or knowing something
- Example: The company tried to hide the details of the merger from the public.
4. to keep a feeling or thought secret
- Example: 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.

Meaning: to keep something secret or private

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

Meaning: to avoid someone or something

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