Hide

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪd/

Hide (verb)

  1. To put something where it cannot be seen or found.
  2. To go somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.
  3. To not tell someone about something.

Examples

  • She tried to hide the gift under the bed.
  • He hid the letter in a drawer.

Common collocations: hide the truth, hide evidence, hide a smile, hide from view, hide in the shadows

Hide (noun)

  1. The skin of an animal, especially when used for leather.

Examples

  • The hide was used to make leather.
  • They tanned the hide to preserve it.

Synonyms of Hide

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hide

  • when something is shown or uncovered
  • when something is made visible or known