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unhide

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ʌnˈhaɪd/
  • rhymes with -aɪd

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verb

Meaning 1

To restore to visibility from being hidden; to show again.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, graphical-user-interface, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • How do I unhide the editing toolbar? I need to use those commands again.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English hide English unhide From un- + hide.