What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unhide
Example
To unhide the folder, right-click on it and select 'Unhide'. [unhide: verb]
Example
I had to unhide the data to access the confidential information. [unhide: verb]
reveal
Example
The magician revealed the card that I had chosen from the deck. [revealed: past tense verb]
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence that was crucial to the case. [revealed: past participle verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reveal is more commonly used than unhide in everyday language, due to its versatility and wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unhide and reveal?
Both unhide and reveal are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
