n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: hid \ ' hid \ ; hid · den \ ' hi-d ə n \ or hid ; hid · ing \ ' h ī -di ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English hiden, from Old English hy ̄ dan; akin to Greek keuthein to conceal
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1 a : to put out of sight : SECRETE b : to conceal for shelter or protection : SHIELD
2 : to keep secret < hide the truth>
3 : to screen from or as if from view : OBSCURE
4 : to turn (the eyes or face) away in shame or anger
intransitive verb
1 : to remain out of sight ― often used with out
2 : to seek protection or evade responsibility
– hid · er \ ' h ī -d ə r \ noun
synonyms HIDE , CONCEAL , SCREEN , SECRETE , BURY mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. HIDE may or may not suggest intent < hide in the closet> <a house hidden in the woods>. CONCEAL usually does imply intent and often specif. implies a refusal to divulge < concealed the weapon>. SCREEN implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery <a house screened by trees>. SECRETE suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others < secreted the amulet inside his shirt>. BURY implies covering up so as to hide completely < buried the treasure>.