hiding

[ˈhaɪdɪŋ]

hiding Definition

• 1. the action of concealing someone or something
• 2. a severe beating

Using hiding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hiding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He gave his brother a hiding for breaking his toy.

• Example

  The hiding of the treasure was done so well that no one could find it.

hiding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hiding

• concealment
• disguise
• camouflage
• thrashing
• beating

Phrases with hiding

• go into hiding

  to conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or persecution

  Example

  After the robbery, the thief went into hiding for several weeks.

• give someone a hiding

  to beat someone severely

  Example

  The bully threatened to give him a hiding if he didn't hand over his lunch money.

• take a hiding

  to be beaten severely

  Example

  He took a hiding from the gang for standing up to them.

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Summary: hiding in Brief

The term 'hiding' [ˈhaɪdɪŋ] refers to the act of concealing someone or something, as in 'The hiding of the treasure was done so well that no one could find it.' It can also mean a severe beating, as in 'He gave his brother a hiding for breaking his toy.' Other phrases include 'go into hiding,' meaning to conceal oneself, and 'give/take a hiding,' meaning to beat or be beaten severely.