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hiddenConcealed from view or knowledge; not visible or apparent. Kept secret or out of sight intentionally or naturally.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Concealed from view or knowledge; not visible or apparent. Kept secret or out of sight intentionally or naturally.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪdən/

Example Sentences

  • My mom has a hidden stash of chocolate that she thinks I don't know about.
  • The hidden costs of this 'free' app will shock you.
  • She discovered her hidden talent for singing while taking a shower.

hidden

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈhɪdən/]

Concealed from view or knowledge; not visible or apparent. Kept secret or out of sight intentionally or naturally.

Concealed from view or knowledge; not visible or apparent. Kept secret or out of sight intentionally or naturally.
💡 Concept

Concealed from view or knowledge; not visible or apparent. Kept secret or out of sight intentionally or naturally.

Hidden letters written long ago leave him completely smitten!
🎵 Rhyme

Hidden letters written long ago leave him completely smitten!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhɪdən/

🌳Etymology

Roothide
Suffix--en

Origin

From Old English 'hydan' meaning 'to hide or conceal.' The word evolved from the past participle of the verb 'hide' into an adjective meaning 'concealed from view.'

Breakdown

hide (Old English root meaning 'to conceal') + -en (past participle suffix that became adjectival)

🎵Rhyme

forbiddenriddensmitten

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom has a hidden stash of chocolate that she thinks I don't know about.

The hidden costs of this 'free' app will shock you.

😄 Fun example

She discovered her hidden talent for singing while taking a shower.

The restaurant has a hidden menu for regular customers.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

concealedsecretinvisibleobscuredcovert

Antonyms

visibleobvious

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