hyde

word

/ˈhaɪd/
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/ˈhaɪd/
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Definition

Hyde is a proper name, most famously known as the character 'Mr. Hyde' from the novel "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," representing someone's dark or evil side.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly recognized as a literary reference to someone’s evil or hidden side, usually in the phrase 'Jekyll and Hyde.' Rare in everyday conversation except when referencing the novel or a person with a dramatic change in behavior.

Example Sentences

The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is about two sides of one person.

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He can be a real Hyde when he gets angry.

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Hyde is a character in a famous novel.

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Some people have a Hyde side.

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Don’t let his charm fool you—there’s a bit of Hyde in everyone.

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Sometimes I feel like a Jekyll, other times a Hyde.

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