Definition of hide
:any of various old English units of land area;
especially
:a unit of 120 acres
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Origin and Etymology of hide
Middle English, from Old English hīgid, hīd
Definition of hide
hid
play
\ˈhid\;
hidden
play
\ˈhi-dᵊn\
or hid;
hiding
play
\ˈhī-diŋ\
transitive verb
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
intransitive verb
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
Origin and Etymology of hide
Middle English hiden, from Old English hȳdan; akin to Greek keuthein to conceal
Synonym Discussion of hide
hide, conceal, screen, secrete, bury mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. hide may or may not suggest intent.
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- hide in the closet
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- a house hidden in the woods
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- concealed the weapon
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- a house screened by trees
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- secreted the amulet inside his shirt
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- buried the treasure
First Known Use of hide
14th century
Definition of hide
1
:the skin of an animal whether raw or prepared for use
—used especially of large heavy skins
- buffalo killed for their hides
- boots made of cow hide
2
:the life or physical well-being of a person
- betrayed his friend to save his own hide
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hide or hair
or
hide nor hair
:a trace or visible sign of someone or something
- a wife he hadn't seen hide or hair of in over 20 years
- —H. L. Davis
Origin and Etymology of hide
Middle English, from Old English hȳd; akin to Old High German hūt hide, Latin cutis skin, Greek kytos hollow vessel
Origin and Etymology of hide
HIDE Defined for Kids
Definition of hide for Students
hid
\ˈhid\;
hidden
\ˈhi-dᵊn\
or hid;
hiding
\ˈhī-diŋ\
1
:to put or stay out of sight
2
:to keep secret
- We hid the truth.
3
:to screen from view
- Clouds hid the sun.
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