CEFR A2

hiding

noun

Meaning

The act or state of concealing oneself or being concealed from view.

Examples

The soldier found a good hiding spot in the bushes.
After the prank, he went into hiding from his angry friends.

Synonyms: concealment, seclusion, obscurity

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hiding (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.dɪŋ/

Definition

The act or state of concealing oneself or being concealed from view.

Examples

The soldier found a good hiding spot in the bushes.
After the prank, he went into hiding from his angry friends.
The spy was skilled at hiding in plain sight.

How to Use hiding

hide from (prepositional phrase): To conceal oneself from someone or something. — "The cat was hiding from the dog under the bed."
hide behind (prepositional phrase): To conceal oneself by being positioned behind something. — "He was hiding behind the door, waiting to surprise her."
go into hiding (phrasal verb): To start concealing oneself, often to avoid detection or danger. — "After the scandal, the politician went into hiding."

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