hiding

Main Entry:: ²hide
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: hid \ˈhid\ ; hid·den \ˈhi-d^ən\ or hid; hid·ing \ˈhī-diŋ\
Etymology:: Middle English hiden, from Old English hȳdan; akin to Greek keuthein to conceal
Date:: before 12th century

transitive verb1 a: to put out of sight : secrete b: to conceal for shelter or protection : shield2: to keep secret <hide the truth>3: to screen from or as if from view : obscure4: to turn (the eyes or face) away in shame or angerintransitive verb1: to remain out of sight —often used with out2: to seek protection or evade responsibility

— hid·er

\ˈhī-dər\ noun

synonyms hide , conceal , screen , secrete , bury mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. hide may or may not suggest intent <hide in the closet> <a house hidden in the woods>. conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge <concealed the weapon>. screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery <a house screened by trees>. secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others <secreted the amulet inside his shirt>. bury implies covering up so as to hide completely <buried the treasure>.

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