A2verb 1K

Hide

🇬🇧 UK /["/haɪd/","/haɪdz/","/hɪd/","/ˈhɪdn/","/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/haɪd/","/haɪdz/","/hɪd/","/ˈhɪdn/","/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Hide

to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found

In simple words: To put something in a place where it cannot be seen.

Hide in a sentence

• She decided to hide behind the curtain during the game.
• It's not safe to hide your feelings from your friends.
• The children love to hide during their game of hide and seek.
• He tried to hide the fact that he broke the vase.
• They found a place to hide until the rain stopped.

How to use Hide

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Avoid in formal writing. Can imply physical hiding or keeping information secret.

Grammar pattern

hide + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'hiding spot' where things disappear.

Related words

Collocations with Hide

• away
• quickly
• easily
• prefer to
• want to
• among
• behind
• beneath
• carefully hidden
• completely hidden
• well hidden
• away
• quickly
• easily
• prefer to
• want to
• among
• behind
• beneath
• carefully hidden
• completely hidden
• well hidden
• away
• quickly
• easily
• prefer to
• want to
• among
• behind
• beneath
• carefully hidden
• completely hidden
• well hidden
• well
• completely
• barely
• be able to
• be unable to
• try to
• from
• keep something hidden
• previously hidden
• remain hidden

Synonyms for Hide

• conceal
• conceal
• conceal

Opposites of Hide

• reveal
• show
• display

Common mistakes with Hide

• 'Hide' is often confused with 'secrete' which has a different meaning.
• Learners may forget to use an object, e.g., saying 'I hide' instead of 'I hide the book.'
• Misuse of tenses, e.g., saying 'I hided the keys' instead of 'I hid the keys.'

Frequently asked questions about Hide

What does Hide mean?

To put something in a place where it cannot be seen.

What is the definition of Hide?

to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found

How do you use Hide in a sentence?

She decided to hide behind the curtain during the game.

Can you give another example of Hide?

It's not safe to hide your feelings from your friends.

What are synonyms for Hide?

Common alternatives include conceal, conceal, conceal.

What is the opposite of Hide?

Opposite meanings include reveal, show, display.

What words go with Hide?

It commonly pairs with away, quickly, easily, prefer to, want to, among, behind, beneath, carefully hidden, completely hidden, well hidden, away, quickly, easily, prefer to, want to, among, behind, beneath, carefully hidden, completely hidden, well hidden, away, quickly, easily, prefer to, want to, among, behind, beneath, carefully hidden, completely hidden, well hidden, well, completely, barely, be able to, be unable to, try to, from, keep something hidden, previously hidden, remain hidden.

What are common mistakes when using Hide?

'Hide' is often confused with 'secrete' which has a different meaning. Learners may forget to use an object, e.g., saying 'I hide' instead of 'I hide the book.' Misuse of tenses, e.g., saying 'I hided the keys' instead of 'I hid the keys.'

How do you pronounce Hide?

US: /["/haɪd/","/haɪdz/","/hɪd/","/ˈhɪdn/","/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/haɪd/","/haɪdz/","/hɪd/","/ˈhɪdn/","/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hide?

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Avoid in formal writing. Can imply physical hiding or keeping information secret.

What CEFR level is Hide?

"Hide" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.