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Hiding: meaning, definitions and examples

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hiding

 

[ หˆhaษชdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a game

The act of concealing oneself from view in order to ambush or evade detection.

Synonyms

camouflage, concealment, secrecy

Examples of usage

  • He was a master at hiding during hide and seek.
  • The hiding spot behind the tree was perfect.
  • I found her hiding in the closet.
Context #2 | Verb

from someone or something

To put or keep out of sight; secrete.

Synonyms

conceal, disguise, mask

Examples of usage

  • She was hiding from her ex-boyfriend.
  • The cat is hiding under the bed.
  • Why are you hiding your true feelings?

Translations

Translations of the word "hiding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esconder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verstecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyembunyikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukrywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ™ (kakusu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esconder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ธฐ๊ธฐ (sumgigi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎูุงุก (ikhfa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schovรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukrรฝvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่— (yวn cรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ feluleikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ•แƒ (daparva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esconder

Word origin

The word 'hiding' originated from the Old English word 'hydan', meaning 'to hide, conceal, preserve'. The concept of hiding has existed for centuries as a survival instinct in humans and animals to protect themselves from danger or to surprise their prey. Throughout history, hiding has been used in various contexts, from military tactics to children's games.

See also: hidden, hideaway, hideous, hideout.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,403 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.