Hid: meaning, definitions and examples

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hid

 

[ hษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Hid is the past tense of hide, which means to conceal oneself or something from view. This action can be performed to escape detection or to keep something out of sight.

Synonyms

concealed, covered, secluded, sequestered.

Examples of usage

  • She hid under the bed during the storm.
  • He hid the gift in the closet until the party.
  • The child hid behind the curtain.
  • They hid their faces from the camera.

Translations

Translations of the word "hid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esconder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyembunyikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukrywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esconder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎูุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrรฝt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skryลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fela

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esconder

Etymology

The word 'hid' originates from Old English 'hydan', which means 'to hide or conceal'. This term is related to various Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'huiden' and German 'hรผten', both of which similarly mean 'to hide' or 'to guard'. The transformation of the term through different historical phases showcases its retention of the core meaning related to concealment. Over time, 'hid' has evolved but continues to convey the essential action of hiding from view or detection. The use of the word has also been influenced by cultural contexts where hiding may relate to social behaviors, security measures, or playful actions in games, maintaining its relevance across modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,737 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.