hide out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“He hid out in the mountains.”
“The thieves hid out in an empty flat.”
Don't confuse with
Hide out means stay in a secret place to avoid being found. Hide behind means use something as a cover or excuse.
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hide behind
A contrast learners often mix up
Use something as a cover or excuse
block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
keep out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from entering
shut out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from being included
stay out
Same out pattern: hiding
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
hide away
Same base verb: hide
Hide in an out-of-the-way place
hide under
Same base verb: hide
Hide something beneath a covering
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