hide
She hid her keys under the mat.
She placed her keys in a place where they couldn't be easily seen.
to put or keep something out of sight
The child hid behind the curtain when the doorbell rang.
The child went behind the curtain to avoid being seen.
Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
to conceal one's feelings or intentions
He tried to hide his disappointment.
He attempted to conceal his feelings of disappointment.
Often used in emotional or psychological contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Hide' is often used with prepositions like 'in', 'under', or 'behind' to specify where something is concealed.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
Be mindful of the context to distinguish between physical and emotional concealment.
Word Origin
Old English 'hȳdan', from Proto-Germanic 'hūdijaną', related to 'hūd' (skin, covering).
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physically concealing something) and metaphorically (concealing emotions or intentions).