Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of hiding

noun The act of concealing oneself or something from view

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is hiding behind the couch.

A2 I found my keys after a long search in their hiding spot.

B1 The criminal's hiding place was discovered by the police.

B2 The treasure hunters finally found the hiding spot of the ancient artifact.

C1 The politician's hiding of important information led to his downfall.

C2 The spy's skillful hiding of his true identity fooled even his closest allies.

verb Present participle of the verb 'hide', which means to conceal or keep out of sight

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is hiding behind the couch.

A2 She was hiding in the closet when the thunderstorm hit.

B1 The criminal was hiding out in a remote cabin in the woods.

B2 The treasure hunters found the ancient artifact hiding deep within the cave.

C1 The spy was skilled at hiding her true identity from her enemies.

C2 The hacker was hiding his location by using multiple proxy servers.

Examples of hiding in a Sentence

formal The fugitive was found hiding in the abandoned warehouse.

informal I saw you hiding behind the bushes!

slang She's always hiding out in her room when she's upset.

figurative His true feelings were hiding beneath a facade of indifference.

Grammatical Forms of hiding

past tense

hid

plural

hidings

comparative

more hiding

superlative

most hiding

present tense

hide

future tense

will hide

perfect tense

have hidden

continuous tense

is hiding

singular

hiding

positive degree

hiding

infinitive

to hide

gerund

hiding

participle

hidden

Origin and Evolution of hiding

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hiding' originated from the Old English word 'hydan' which means to conceal or keep out of sight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hiding' has retained its original meaning of concealing or keeping out of sight, but has also evolved to encompass the idea of seeking refuge or safety.