hide

verb
UK: /haɪd/
US: /haɪd/

  1. To put something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found.

    1. I hide my toys. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to hide her disappointment, but it was obvious. [ ] [ ]

  2. To keep something secret.

    1. I hide a gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. He couldn't hide the truth from his parents any longer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

skin cover conceal pelt disguise
hide noun

  1. The skin of an animal, especially when it has been removed and prepared for use.

    1. It is animal hide. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hunter sold the deer hide at the market. [ ] [ ]
hide intransitive-verb

  1. To conceal oneself; to go into a place where one cannot easily be seen or found.

    1. I hide in closet. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children like to hide behind the large oak tree in the yard. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hide" in English means: To put something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found., To keep something secret..

The phonetic transcription of "hide" is /haɪd/ in British English and /haɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hide": skin, cover, conceal, pelt, disguise.

Example usage of "hide": "I hide my toys.". More examples on the page.