Definitions
Hide is a verb that means to put or keep something out of sight, or to conceal oneself from view.
Example
He hid the money under the mattress.
Example
The children like to hide behind the curtains when they play hide-and-seek.
Hied is an archaic verb that means to go quickly or hasten. It is not commonly used in modern English.
Example
She hied to the store to buy some milk before it closed.
Example
He hied himself to the castle to deliver the message.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
A way to remember the difference between these two words is to associate hide with concealing or hiding something from view, while hied is an old-fashioned word that means to hurry or move quickly.
Remember this!
Remember, hide means to conceal or put something out of sight, while hied is an old-fashioned word that means to hurry or move quickly.
