hide

/haɪd/
verb
  1. To put or keep something or someone out of sight; to conceal.
    • The cat hides under the bed during thunderstorms.
    • He tried to hide his disappointment when he didn't win.
    • She hid the birthday present in the closet.
  2. To go to or stay in a place where you cannot be seen or found.
    • The children hid behind the curtains during the game.
    • The fugitive hid in the mountains for weeks.
    • I need to hide from my friends until the surprise party is ready.
  3. To keep a feeling, fact, or information secret.
    • He hid the truth about his past from everyone.
    • She couldn't hide her excitement when she saw the gift.
    • Don't hide your talents — share them with the world.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The skin of an animal, especially when used for leather.
    • The drum was made from cow hide.
    • They used buffalo hides to make warm blankets.
    • The leather jacket is made from high-quality hide.
  2. A place where a person or animal can hide or be hidden.
    • We built a small hide in the woods to watch birds.
    • The spy used a secret hide to observe the building.
    • The hunter sat in a hide waiting for ducks.