hiding
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the state of staying out of sight so that people cannot find you.
the state of being hidden or in concealment. Often used in the phrase 'in hiding'.
Simple“The famous writer went into hiding after the scandal broke.”
In context“The political dissident remained in hiding for several months, moving between safe houses to avoid detection by the authorities.”
UsageCommonly follows the prepositions 'in' or 'into'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a physical punishment where someone is hit many times.
a severe physical beating or thrashing, typically as a form of corporal punishment.
Simple“The boy was worried he would get a hiding for breaking the window.”
In context“In those days, children expected a sound hiding if they were caught stealing apples from the neighbour's orchard.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is primarily British and feels quite old-fashioned or rural; it is rarely used in modern professional contexts.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a place where you can stay without being seen.
a physical location used for concealment.
Simple“The children found a perfect hiding place behind the old oak tree.”
In context“The detective discovered a secret hiding spot beneath the floorboards where the stolen documents had been kept.”
Synonymshideouthiding place
“He found better hiding spots: old bags in the wardrobe, empty cleaning-product bottles, the recycling bin.”
“When Liverpool’s team bus turns a tight corner and inches down the narrow, covered, access road behind Newcastle’s Milburn Stand on Sunday, Alexander Isak will know there are no hiding places.”
See hide (Etymology 1)
See hide (Etymology 2)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.