/eskonˈdeɾse/
#2854 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to hide
Word origin
From Latin abscondere ('to hide away'), from abs ('away') plus condere ('to put together, to store'). The same Latin root gives English 'abscond'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- abscondere
- English cognates
- abscond
Grammar
Verb type-er regular reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
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The children hide behind the sofa.
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The cat hid under the bed.
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Why are you hiding from me?
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Do not hide, I already know you are here.
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The sun hides behind the mountains at dusk.
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