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verb

hid\ˈhid\hid·den\ˈhi-d^ən\ or hidhid·ing\ˈhī-diŋ\

Definition of HIDE

transitive verb

1

a : to put out of sight : secrete b : to conceal for shelter or protection : shield

2

: to keep secret <hide the truth>

3

: to screen from or as if from view : obscure

4

: to turn (the eyes or face) away in shame or anger

intransitive verb

1

: to remain out of sight —often used with out

2

: to seek protection or evade responsibility

— hid·er \ˈhī-dər\ noun

Origin of HIDE

Middle English hiden, from Old English hȳdan; akin to Greek keuthein to conceal

First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of HIDE

hide, conceal, screen, secrete, bury mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. hide may or may not suggest intent <hide in the closet> <a house hidden in the woods>. conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge <concealed the weapon>. screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery <a house screened by trees>. secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others <secreted the amulet inside his shirt>. bury implies covering up so as to hide completely <buried the treasure>.