Hidden

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪdən/

Definitions of hidden

adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'hidden' describes something that is not easily seen or noticed

Example Sentences

A1 The hidden treasure was found by the children.

A2 She found a hidden message in the old book.

B1 The detective uncovered the hidden clues in the crime scene.

B2 The hidden agenda of the company was finally revealed.

C1 The artist's work often contains hidden meanings that require deep analysis.

C2 The hidden intricacies of the political system were only known to a select few.

Examples of hidden in a Sentence

formal The hidden treasure was finally discovered after years of searching.

informal I found the hidden stash of snacks in the back of the pantry.

slang I can't believe she's been hiding a crush on him this whole time, that's so sneaky!

figurative Her true intentions were hidden behind a facade of kindness and generosity.

Grammatical Forms of hidden

• past tense: hid
• plural: hiddens
• comparative: more hidden
• superlative: most hidden
• present tense: hide
• future tense: will hide
• perfect tense: have hidden
• continuous tense: is hiding
• singular: hidden
• positive degree: hidden
• infinitive: to hide
• gerund: hiding
• participle: hidden

Origin and Evolution of hidden

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hidden' originated from the Old English word 'hydan' which means to conceal or keep out of sight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hidden' has retained its core meaning of being out of sight or concealed, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe things that are not easily noticed or understood.