hiding place
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Definition
Noun: A location that is suitable or used for concealing something or someone, keeping them from being seen or found.
Usage
A "hiding place" is a specific spot where a person or object can be concealed. It is used to describe a location that provides cover or secrecy. - The children found a perfect hiding place behind the large sofa during the game. - He kept his valuable documents in a secret hiding place in the wall.
Advanced Usage
- "To have/use something as a hiding place": To employ a location specifically for the purpose of concealment.
- The old hollow tree served as a hiding place for the neighborhood kids.
- "A safe hiding place": Emphasizes that the location is secure and unlikely to be discovered.
- They needed to find a safe hiding place for the treasure map.
Variants and Related Words
- Hideout (n): A place where someone goes to hide, especially from the authorities. (e.g., )
- Cache (n): A hidden storage place for provisions, treasures, or weapons. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Concealment: The action of hiding something or the state of being hidden.
- Refuge: A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
- Sanctuary: A place of refuge or safety.
Related Phrases
- Go into hiding: To conceal oneself, typically for a period of time.
- The witness had to go into hiding after testifying.
- Come out of hiding: To stop concealing oneself and reappear.
- The animal came out of hiding once the danger had passed.
Noun
- a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)