Pronunciation

/haɪd/

Definitions

• Noun: A concealment, a place of refuge; something that covers or protects. For example: “The animals found a safe hide in the dense forest.”
• Verb (transitive): To put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view or knowledge. For example: “She hid the present behind the sofa so her brother wouldn’t find it.”
• Verb (intransitive): To be or become concealed; to avoid being seen or discovered. For example: “The thief hid in the shadows until the police had passed by.”

Phrases

• “Hide and seek”: A popular children’s game where one person hides while others try to find them.
• “Hide away”: To go into hiding or retreat to a secluded place. For example: “After the scandal, he decided to hide away in a remote cabin.”
• “Hide behind”: To use something as a cover or excuse. For example: “He hides behind his reputation to avoid answering tough questions.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The child found a small hide under the stairs where they could read their books undisturbed.”
• Verb (transitive): “She quickly hid the key under the doormat before leaving the house.”
• Verb (intransitive): “When the storm hit, the birds hid in the safety of the trees.”

Synonyms

• Conceal
• Cover
• Shelter
• Seclude
• Secret
• Camouflage
• Burrow
• Retreat
• Screen