Hide
Noun, Verb
UK
/haÉŞd/
US
/haÉŞd/
Definition
(v) : To put yourself or something out of sight.
(n) : The skin of an animal used for leather.
(n) : The skin of an animal used for leather.
Example
"(v) : The kids hide behind the tree while playing."
"(v) : She hid her letter inside a book so no one could find it."
"(n) : Hunters once used animal hides to make clothes and shoes."
Explanation
To hide means to put yourself or something where it cannot be seen. For example, the cat hides under the bed. You can also hide feelings or information, like she hid her sadness with a smile. People hide for fun (in games) or to keep something secret or safe. As a noun, a hide can mean animal skin used for leather. For example, the craftsman used cow hide to make a strong leather bag.