Definitions
- Referring to hiding something or keeping it secret from others. - Talking about covering or disguising something to prevent it from being seen or discovered. - Describing the act of keeping something out of sight or hidden from view.
- Referring to keeping something out of sight or preventing it from being found. - Talking about concealing oneself or an object to avoid detection or danger. - Describing the act of covering or obscuring something to keep it from being seen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve keeping something out of sight or hidden.
- 2Both can be used to describe the act of covering or disguising something.
- 3Both can be used to describe the act of avoiding detection or danger.
- 4Both can be used to describe the act of keeping something secret.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Conceal emphasizes the intention of keeping something secret or hidden, while hide can also refer to the act of avoiding detection or danger.
- 2Usage: Hide is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while conceal is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Conceal can have a negative connotation, implying deception or dishonesty, while hide is more neutral.
- 4Objects: Conceal is often used with abstract concepts or emotions, while hide is more commonly used with physical objects or people.
- 5Level of secrecy: Conceal implies a higher level of secrecy than hide, which can be used for both minor and major secrets.
Remember this!
Conceal and hide are synonyms that both refer to keeping something out of sight or hidden. However, conceal emphasizes the intention of keeping something secret or hidden, while hide can also refer to the act of avoiding detection or danger. Additionally, conceal is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while hide is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
