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“Hide” or “Hied”

hide / hied are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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hide hh·AY·d

  • nounthe dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal).
  • nounbody covering of a living animal.
  • verbprevent from being seen or discovered.
  • verbbe or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety.

hied

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Usage

Examples in context

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“hide”

  • …Lémabantunk, which causes her to hide its existence.
  • …lawless elements who wanted to hide on Earth--away from the authorities.
  • Hide
  • …CRIA.His lead-off single "Tryin' to Hide a Fire in the Dark"…
  • …was illegal for companies to hide such bribes from their stockholders.
  • Or the environment may simply hide the background information, possibly making…
  • …he would use this to hide his criminal life.
  • …skinning an animal for its hide, and even forming other tools…
  • to the eighth single "Hide & Seek") and four new
  • …for its alt-right users to hide behind."

“hied”

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