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
💡 Concept
The children hide behind curtains and sofas during a lively game of hide-and-seek.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/haɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/haɪd/
🌳Etymology
Roothide
🎵Rhyme
sideridewideslidepride
side
ride
wide
slide
pride
🔗Collocations
hide something from someone
hide behind
hide away
hide the truth
animal hide
thick hide
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
concealcoverdisguisemaskshelter
Antonyms
revealshowexpose
Related
seekfinddiscoversecretinvisible
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