Past tense for to keep something out of sight
“They scrambled to hide the evidence as the cops approached.”
Past tense for to conceal oneself
“They fled to hide in the dark passages and recesses of the crypt.”
Past tense for to keep something secret
“For the sake of civility, he tried his best to hide his contempt for his unscrupulous boss.”
Past tense for to block out
“The night is filled with bright, sparkling stars as far as the eye can see, without cloud or smog to hide them.”
(somewhat rare) Past tense for to strike repeatedly, especially with something long and thin or flexible
“The principal threatened to hide the boys if they didn't start behaving themselves.”
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