Hiding
'haɪdɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo put or keep out of sight; conceal.
'haɪdɪŋ
To conceal something from sight or knowledge.
The children were hiding from the monster under the bed.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek. Hiding means going somewhere so no one can see you, like behind a tree or under a blanket!
👶 For kids: To put something where no one can see it.
More Examples
She was hiding her diary from her brother.
The squirrel was hiding nuts for the winter.
How It's Used
"She was hiding her face behind her hands."
"The detective knew the culprit was hiding something."
The act of concealing oneself or something; a place of concealment.
'haɪdɪŋ
The act of concealing oneself or something else.
The children enjoyed the game of hiding.
💡 Simply: The act of keeping something or someone a secret, or the place where something or someone is kept a secret.
👶 For kids: When you're trying to stay out of sight, like in a game of hide-and-seek!
More Examples
They used the dense forest as a hiding place.
His skill at hiding was legendary.
How It's Used
"The act of hiding is the most exciting part of hide-and-seek."
"Successful hiding allowed for a surprise attack."
Idioms & expressions
hide one's light under a bushel
To keep one's talents or abilities hidden or secret; to not let one's talents be known.
"She was a brilliant musician, but she hid her light under a bushel, never performing publicly."
in hiding
Concealing oneself to avoid being seen or captured.
"The witness went into hiding to avoid the mob."
From Middle English *hiden*, from Old English *hȳdan* ('to hide, conceal'), from Proto-Germanic *hūþijaną* ('to hide').
The word 'hiding' has been used in English since the Old English period. Its meaning has remained largely consistent over time.