hiding

verbnounnouncommon in dialogue

//ˈhaɪdɪŋ//

A state of concealment.

verb

1
Also a form of hidepresent participle and gerund of hide

Etymology

See hide (Etymology 1)

noun

1
A state of concealment.
After the leaked scandalous stories about his personal life, the celebrity remained in hiding for a few weeks.
2
A place of concealment.

noun

1
Skinning (of an animal) to yield a hide (for human use).
2
figurativeA beating or spanking.

Etymology

See hide (Etymology 2)

Forms

plural: hidings

hide · To put (something) in a place where it will be out of sight…hideous · Extremely or shockingly ugly.hideout · A place to hide.

hiding · A state of concealment.

hierarchy · A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.Higgins · A surname from Irish, from County Sligo.high · Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:…

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