hide
word
/ˈhaɪd/
hyd
/hˈaɪd/
hyd
Definition
To put something or yourself where it cannot be seen or found. Also used to mean keeping something secret.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; 'hide' is often used with objects or people. Common phrases: 'hide from', 'hide something', 'can't hide my feelings'. For people hiding themselves, 'hide' can also mean to avoid attention. Do not confuse with 'cover' (physically place over something) or 'mask' (conceal but not necessarily fully).
Spanish: esconder - ocultarPortuguese (BR): esconder - ocultarPortuguese (PT): esconder - ocultarChinese (Simplified): 藏 - 隐藏Chinese (Traditional): 藏 - 隱藏Hindi: छिपानाArabic: يخفي - يختبئBengali: লুকানো - গোপন রাখাRussian: прятать - скрыватьJapanese: 隠す - 隠れるVietnamese: giấu - trốnKorean: 숨기다 - 숨다Turkish: gizlemek - saklamakUrdu: چھپانا - پوشیدہ رکھناIndonesian: menyembunyikan - bersembunyi
Example Sentences
Please hide the gift before she sees it.
basic
He tried to hide behind the door.
basic
Cats often hide under the bed when they're scared.
basic
You can't hide your excitement from me!
natural
Did you hide my keys again?
natural
Sometimes, the truth is hard to hide.
natural