hide
/haɪd/To put or keep something out of sight; to conceal from view.
She hid the gift in the closet so her brother wouldn't find it.
She concealed the gift in the closet so her brother wouldn't find it.
Can be used both literally and figuratively.
To keep something secret or not reveal it.
He tried to hide his disappointment when he didn't get the job.
He tried to conceal his disappointment when he didn't get the job.
Often used in the context of emotions or intentions.
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Common Usage
The verb 'hide' is commonly used in everyday language to describe both physical concealment and emotional concealment.
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Transitive vs. Intransitive
'Hide' can be used both with and without an object. For example, 'She hid the key' (transitive) and 'He hid under the bed' (intransitive).
📖Word Origin
Old English 'hȳdan', from Proto-Germanic 'hūdijaną' (to hide), from Proto-Indo-European 'keudh-' (to conceal).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object).