Definition of hide
hid
play
\ˈhid\;
hidden
play
\ˈhi-dᵊn\
or hid;
hiding
play
\ˈhī-diŋ\
1 a
: to put out of sight : secrete
- hide a key under the doormat
b
: to conceal for shelter or protection : shield
- They hid him from the police.
2
: to keep secret
- hide the truth
3
: to screen from or as if from view : obscure
- clouds hid the sun
4
: to turn (the eyes or face) away in shame or anger
1
: to remain out of sight
- she hid under the bed
- hiding out from the cops
2
: to seek protection or evade responsibility
- hides behind his dark glasses, hoping to avoid being recognized
