Basic Details
Word: Hide
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: As a verb: To put or keep out of sight; conceal. As a noun: The skin of an animal, especially when tanned or prepared for use.
Synonyms: Conceal, cover, veil, mask, secrete
Antonyms: Reveal, expose, uncover, show, display
Idioms and Phrases
- Hide one's head in the sand: To ignore or avoid an obvious problem or danger. Example: "You can't hide your head in the sand forever about your finances."
- Hide in plain sight: To be visible yet not noticed because it appears ordinary. Example: "The thief was hiding in plain sight among the crowd."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She tried to hide the gift behind her back so it would be a surprise.
Example 2: The rabbit quickly hid in a hole when it heard the sound.
Example 3: Leather is made from the hide of animals like cows and buffaloes.
Fun Fact
The verb hide comes from the Old English hydan, meaning to conceal. Interestingly, the noun hide (animal skin) comes from a different root word and was once used to refer to a unit of land in Anglo-Saxon England!
Famous Quote
"You can run, but you can't hide." Joe Louis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hide" mean as a verb?
a) To show something
b) To make something grow
c) To keep something out of sight
d) To paint something
Answer: c) To keep something out of sight
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hide"?
a) Reveal
b) Conceal
c) Display
d) Uncover
Answer: b) Conceal
3. Which is an antonym of "hide"?
a) Veil
b) Secrete
c) Expose
d) Mask
Answer: c) Expose
4. What does the idiom "hide one's head in the sand" mean?
a) To solve a problem bravely
b) To ignore or avoid a problem
c) To run away quickly
d) To keep something safe
Answer: b) To ignore or avoid a problem
5. Which sentence uses "hide" correctly?
a) He hide the door behind the sofa.
b) She was hiding behind the curtain during the surprise.
c) They hides the gift yesterday.
d) Hiding the cake was a reveal.
Answer: b) She was hiding behind the curtain during the surprise.
