Hide/haɪd/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/2Physical Concealment Use 'hide' to describe physically placing objects out of sight, often for safety or secrecy. He hides the spare key behind a potted plant. Pro Tip 2/2Secretive Implications 'Hide' can imply intention to keep something unknown or secret from others. The magician hides the trick's secret from the audience.