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Meaning of the word hide in English

What does hide mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hide

US /haɪd/
UK /haɪd/
"hide" picture

Verb

1.

put (someone or something) out of sight

Example:
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She tried to hide the present from her children.
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He decided to hide the evidence.
Synonym:
conceal secrete stash bury cover up
2.

conceal oneself

Example:
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The children liked to hide in the closet.
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He tried to hide from his pursuers.
Synonym:
take cover lie low go into hiding hole up bunker down

Noun

the skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed for use

Example:
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The cowboy wore a vest made of deer hide.
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The artisan worked with various animal hides to create leather goods.
Synonym:
skin pelt tanned skin leather
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hide-and-seek hide-and-go-seek not see hide nor hair of hide your light under a bushel