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The cat likes to hide under the bed.
What does Hide mean?
Hide means to keep something out of sight.
Dictionary definition
Hide means to put or keep something where it cannot be seen easily.
Example sentences
Hide in a sentence
medium
Do not hide your answer if you want help.
hard
Clouds can hide the moon from view.
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Practice 1
What does hide mean?
To keep something out of sight matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hide?
Conceal is a more formal word for hide.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for hide?
Show is an opposite because it means letting something be seen.
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MeaningHide means to keep something out of sight.
ExampleExample: The cat likes to hide under the bed.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Hide word family
Base word
hide
verb
hides
Keeps something out of sight now or often.
verb
hid
Kept something out of sight in the past.
adjective
hidden
Kept out of sight.
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Hint for students
Hide means to keep something out of sight.
Common mix-up
Hide is not the same as show. Hide means hide means to keep something out of sight.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Do not hide your answer if you want help. Clue words: not, your, answer. Underline clue words that show why hide fits instead of show. Now write one new sentence that shows hide without using the word hide. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hide?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Do not hide your answer if you want help." Why does hide fit better than show?
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