hide
Translation
to conceal, to go out of sight
Examples
She tried to hide her disappointment.
She tried to hide her disappointment.
Let's hide behind the curtain.
Let's hide behind the curtain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to put (sth.) in a place where it cannot be seen She tried to hide her disappointment.
((somewhere)) to go to a place where you cannot be seen Let's hide behind the curtain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conceal, cover; Antonyms: reveal, show, expose
Etymology
From Old English 'hȳdan', meaning 'to conceal, to preserve'.
Memory Tips
Think of the children's game 'hide-and-seek' to remember the meaning 'to go out of sight'.