Hide (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety; "Probably his horse would be close to where he was hiding"; "She is hiding out in a cabin in Montana".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The fugitive is hiding in an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.
- She is hiding out in a cabin in Montana to escape the paparazzi.
- The child was hiding behind the curtains, too afraid to come out and play.
- After witnessing the crime, he began hiding in a secluded location for fear of retaliation.
- The refugees were hiding in the forest, waiting for the coast to be clear before making their escape.
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Meaning 2
Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing; "a hidden message"; "a veiled threat".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The spy's agency was able to hide the true purpose of the secret mission.
- She always tried to hide her feelings behind a mask of confidence.
- The darkness of the forest helped to hide the group of fugitives.
- The company had cleverly managed to hide the software bug for years.
- A lot of artists try to hide hidden messages within their paintings.
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Meaning 3
Prevent from being seen or discovered; "hide the money".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She managed to hide her fear from her little brother during the thunderstorm.
- The teacher asked the students to hide their phones before the test began.
- You need to hide the confidential documents in a safe place where no one can access them.
- During the game of hide and seek, Tim was able to hide behind the thick curtains undetected.
- The suspect tried to hide the evidence but the police were still able to find it.
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Meaning 4
Cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- A thick fog began to hide the village in an impenetrable veil of mist.
- Her attempt to paint over the cracks in the wall could only partially hide the neglected state of the building.
- Dirt and overgrowth had managed to hide the entrance to the cave.
- Over time, vines and moss began to hide the intricate carvings that once adorned the ancient temple walls.
- A mantle of snow began to hide the barren landscapes of the desolate region.