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hiding

intermediateB1

/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ · hid-ing

the act of concealing oneself or something from view.

Meanings

verbinformal

the act of concealing oneself or something from view.

اپنے آپ کو یا کچھ چیز کو نظر سے چھپانے کا عمل۔

چھپنا

chhupna

Synonyms

concealmentsecrecydisguiseپناہچھپائیدفع

Antonyms

revealexposeshowظاہر کرناکھولنادکھانا

Common Collocations

  • hiding place
  • hiding spot
  • hiding one's feelings

Example Sentences

She is hiding from her friends during the game of hide and seek.

وہ چھپکلی کے کھیل میں اپنے دوستوں سے چھپ رہی ہے۔

woh chhipkali ke khel mein apne doston se chhup rahi hai.

He found a great hiding spot behind the bushes.

اس نے جھاڑیوں کے پیچھے ایک بہترین چھپنے کی جگہ تلاش کی۔

us ne jhariyon ke peeche aik behtareen chhupne ki jaga talash ki.

Hiding one's emotions can lead to stress.

اپنے جذبات کو چھپانا تناؤ کا سبب بن سکتا ہے۔

apne jazbat ko chhupana tanav ka sabab ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

hiding place:A hiding place refers specifically to the physical location used to conceal something, while hiding is the action itself.

Word Family

hide
verbچھپانا
hidden
adjectiveچھپا ہوا
hider
nounچھپنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine playing hide and seek, where the main goal is hiding.

A child hiding behind a large tree, peeking out.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کہاں چھپاؤں، دل کے راز کو، یہ باتیں تُو جانتا ہے۔

kahan chhupaoon, dil ke raaz ko, yeh baatein tu jaanta hai.

Where do I hide the secrets of my heart, you know these matters well.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھپتے چھپاتے، کام ہوتا ہے۔

chhupte chhupate, kaam hota hai.

Often work gets done quietly and secretly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hydan" — to conceal

First known use: 15th century

The word 'hiding' comes from the Old English word 'hydan', which means to conceal or to keep out of sight. This term has evolved into its present form, indicating the act of keeping something out of view.