Pronunciation: /haɪd/

Definitions of hide

noun a hidden place; a secluded or isolated place

Example Sentences

A1 I found a hide in the forest while hiking.

A2 The children built a hideout in the backyard.

B1 The spy used a clever hide to conceal his identity.

B2 The treasure map led them to a hidden hide filled with riches.

C1 The artist's use of light and shadow created a sense of mystery and hide in the painting.

C2 The intricate hide of the chameleon allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings.

verb to put or keep out of sight; conceal from the view or notice of others

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to hide under the bed.

A2 She tried to hide her excitement when she saw the surprise party.

B1 The criminal attempted to hide the stolen goods in a secret compartment.

B2 The spy was able to hide the classified documents in a secure location.

C1 The artist's true talent was hidden behind a facade of simplicity.

C2 The politician's scandal was carefully hidden from the public eye until it was exposed by the media.

Examples of hide in a Sentence

formal The criminal attempted to hide the stolen goods in a secret compartment.

informal I told you to hide the snacks before mom sees them!

slang She tried to hide her phone from her nosy friend.

figurative His emotions were so intense that he couldn't hide them anymore.

Grammatical Forms of hide

past tense

hid

plural

hides

comparative

hider

superlative

hidden

present tense

hide

future tense

will hide

perfect tense

have hidden

continuous tense

is hiding

singular

hider

positive degree

hide

infinitive

to hide

gerund

hiding

participle

hidden

Origin and Evolution of hide

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hide' originated from Old English 'hȳdan' which means to conceal or to protect. It is derived from Proto-Germanic 'hūdjan' and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European 'kewd-' meaning to cover or conceal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hide' expanded to include the skin of an animal, particularly the tough outer covering of a large animal such as a cow or horse. The word also evolved to refer to a unit of land measurement in Anglo-Saxon England, equivalent to the amount of land required to support one household and its dependents.