hidden
Americanadjective
verb
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
- half-hidden adjective
- hiddenly adverb
- hiddenness noun
- unhidden adjective
- well-hidden adjective
Etymology
Origin of hidden
First recorded in 1540–50, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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The bit of the show that kept people glued to their screens was that the contestant then got an offer from a hidden “banker” for the first, unopened briefcase.
For some users, Runna’s savings came with a hidden cost: an injury from plans they said were too strenuous.
UK police forces only recommend devices with "secured by design" accreditation although there are reports of cheaply available "airtag" type trackers hidden inside a vehicle also yielding vital information on where it's been taken.
From BBC
When he’s not strong-arming unsuspecting customers into hidden upcharges for their cars, he’s trying to gain some control in his meager, unsatisfied life.
From Salon
"No-one walks past you just see cars or lorries go back. It's ideal if you want to keep things hidden, which is obviously why he chose the place."
From BBC
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