hide

The word “hide” means to put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find. In plain terms, to conceal something or yourself — or, as a noun, an animal's skin, or a shelter for watching wildlife.

“Hide” is pronounced hyd (/haɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “hide” used in a sentence: “The cowboy boots were made from tough cowhide.”

Depending on how it is used, “hide” can be a verb and a noun.

The word “hide” comes from Old English. From Old English "hydan" ("to hide, conceal, preserve"), ultimately from a root meaning "to cover" — the same root that gives us "hoard," "hut," and "sky.".

“Hide” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Hide” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find.

Both mean to keep something out of sight, and they overlap heavily. 'Hide' is the everyday word and can be physical or personal — hide the keys, hide from someone. 'Conceal' is slightly more formal and often deliberate or secretive, as in concealing evidence or a concealed weapon.

The past tense is 'hid' — she hid the letter — and the past participle is 'hidden' — it had been hidden. 'Hided' is incorrect. Note that 'hide' is also a separate noun meaning an animal's skin or leather, which is unrelated to the verb meaning to conceal.

Common opposites include reveal, show, expose, display, and uncover. Where 'hide' puts something out of sight, these words bring it into view. 'Reveal' and 'show' are the most natural everyday antonyms, while 'expose' suggests uncovering something that was meant to stay concealed.

Yes. 'Hide' is often used figuratively for emotions and information, not just objects — hiding your disappointment, hiding the truth, or hiding your intentions. In this sense it means keeping something from being noticed or known, rather than physically placing an object somewhere out of sight.