hide — to put or keep something in a place where it cannot be seen or found
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put or keep something in a place where it cannot be seen or found
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks if she can't see me, I can't see her when she hides behind a tiny plant pot.
- He tried to hide his embarrassment by pretending to look at his phone.
- The pirate buried his treasure to hide it from other pirates, then forgot where he hid it.
hide
VERB[/haɪd/]
to put or keep something in a place where it cannot be seen or found
The children hide behind curtains and sofas during a lively game of hide-and-seek.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'hydan', which comes from a common Germanic root meaning 'to cover' or 'to protect'. This sense of concealment and safeguarding has remained central to the word's meaning through its evolution into modern English.
Breakdown
Old English 'hydan' (to cover, conceal) evolved through phonetic changes in Middle English to become the modern form 'hide'. The root is shared across Germanic languages, reflecting the proto-Germanic stem *hudanam.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks if she can't see me, I can't see her when she hides behind a tiny plant pot.”
“He tried to hide his embarrassment by pretending to look at his phone.”
“The pirate buried his treasure to hide it from other pirates, then forgot where he hid it.”
“Don't hide your feelings; it's important to express yourself.”
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