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Hide: Definition, Usage & Key Differences Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：conceal (hide)

hide 🔊

/haɪd/

To put something or someone in a place where others cannot see or find them.

conceal 🔊

➕

/kənˈsiːl/

To intentionally place something or someone out of sight to prevent discovery.

📁 Category：Social Roles, Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'hȳdan', meaning to conceal, related to the idea of covering or protecting.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: "I hide my secrets **inside**." The words sound similar, linking the concept of keeping something within.

📖 Example

She hid her diary under the pillow so her little brother wouldn't find it. 🔊 She concealed her diary under the pillow so her little brother wouldn't find it.

🔗 Collocations

hide behind something – to use something as a screen or shield for concealment

hide from someone/something – to conceal oneself to avoid being seen by a specific person or thing

hide away – to go to a secluded or secret place

🔄 Synonyms

conceal (v.) – To keep something secret or out of sight; very similar to hide, often used in more formal contexts.

secrete (v.) – To put something away in a hidden or carefully guarded place.

stash (v.) – To store something safely or secretly, especially money or valuables, in a specific place.

🚫 Antonyms

reveal (v.) – To make something previously unknown or secret known to others.

display (v.) – To show or exhibit something openly where it can be easily seen.

uncover (v.) – To remove a covering or to discover something that was hidden.

🌱 Derivatives

hidden (adj.) – Concealed, out of sight, not easily perceived or obvious.

hiding (n.) – The action of concealing something; a state of being concealed.

hideout (n.) – A place used as a secret refuge or shelter.

📖 Cultural Story

The Old English verb 'hȳdan' is related to words meaning 'hide' or 'skin' in other Germanic languages, such as German 'Haut' (skin) and 'hüten' (to guard). This reflects an early meaning connected to protecting or covering with a hide. The modern sense of concealment evolved from this.

Meaning 2：mask (hide)

hide 🔊

/haɪd/

To keep your real feelings, especially sadness or anger, from showing on your face or in your actions.

Portrait showing a person hiding true sadness behind a forced smile, depicting emotional concealment.

mask 🔊

➕

/mɑːsk/

To keep one's true feelings or thoughts from being outwardly expressed or noticed by others.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Even though she was disappointed with the test result, she tried to hide her feelings and congratulated her friend. 🔊 Even though she was disappointed with the test result, she tried to mask her feelings and congratulated her friend.

🔗 Collocations

hide your emotions – to prevent your true feelings from being visible

hide your disappointment – to conceal feelings of sadness or letdown

hide a smile – to try not to show that you are smiling or amused

🔄 Synonyms

mask (v.) – To cover or disguise the true nature of feelings or facts; often implies a deliberate facade.

suppress (v.) – To consciously restrain or hold back an emotion, impulse, or action.

conceal (v.) – To prevent something, like emotions or information, from being known or seen.

🚫 Antonyms

reveal (v.) – To allow a feeling or quality to be seen or known.

express (v.) – To convey or show a feeling, opinion, or idea through words or actions.

show (v.) – To allow or cause a feeling or quality to be visible or apparent.

🌱 Derivatives

hiding (n.) – The state of keeping one's feelings or thoughts private.

hidden (adj.) – (of feelings or thoughts) Kept from being expressed or known; inner.