Kilo Lingo

/eskonˈdeɾse/

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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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This word is part of lesson 58.