Phrase guide

hide out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To hide somewhere.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Probably his horse would be close to where he was hiding
  • She is hiding out in a cabin in Montana

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hide

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: lie low, stow away, hunker down, hole up, earth

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Etymology

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