Conjugation of "Hide" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To place or keep something out of sight or secret.
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All 12 Tenses of "Hide"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "hide" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I hide |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I hid |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will hide |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am hiding |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was hiding |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be hiding |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have hidden |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had hidden |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have hidden |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been hiding |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been hiding |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been hiding |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Hide" — Hid
The past simple of "hide" is "hid". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "hide" is irregular, "hid" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.
- She hid the letter from her parents. A1
Past Participle of "Hide" — Hidden
The past participle of "hide" is "hidden". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have hidden"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was hidden"). Because "hide" is irregular, "hidden" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.
Is "Hide" Regular or Irregular?
"Hide" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "hide", past simple "hid", and past participle "hidden". The 3rd-person singular present is "hides" and the present participle/gerund is "hiding". Conjugation pattern: ablaut: i-i-i (hide-hid-hidden).
Conjugation pattern: ablaut: i-i-i (hide-hid-hidden)
How to Pronounce "Hide" and Its Forms
Hide: /haɪd/ — Stress pattern: O
Long 'i' sound /haɪd/ rhymes with 'ride' and 'side'.
How to Use "Hide" — Common Grammar Patterns
Use to mean physically concealing something or keeping information secret.
S + V + nounS + V + preposition + location
Example Sentences with "Hide" in Different Tenses
- Simple Past: The dog hides its bone under the bed. A1
Common Collocations with "Hide"
- hide behind
- hide away
- hide the truth
- good hiding place
When to Use "Hide" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- conceal — for deliberately keeping something secret or out of
- bury — for putting something deep in the ground or
- mask — for covering or disguising feelings or intentions
Antonyms: reveal, expose, show
Common Mistakes with "Hide"
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Wrong: She hide often.
Correct: She hides often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Other Forms of "Hide"
- Noun: hiding
- Adjective: hidden
Conjugation Tables for "Hide"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not hide · He does not hide
- Simple past: I did not hide · She did not hide
- Present perfect: I have not hidden · He has not hidden
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you hide? · Does he hide?
- Simple past: Did you hide?
- Present perfect: Have you hidden?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is hidden
- Simple past passive: It was hidden
- Present perfect passive: It has been hidden
Frequently Asked Questions About "Hide"
- Is "hide" regular or irregular?
- "hide" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "hid" and past participle is "hidden". You must memorize these forms.
- What is the past tense of "hide"?
- The simple past of "hide" is "hid".
- What's the difference between the past simple and past participle of "hide"?
- The past simple is "hid" and the past participle is "hidden". Use past simple for completed past actions ("I hid yesterday"). Use past participle with have/has ("I have hidden").