The verb to hide · Conjugation
Past Simple of hide
The answer: hid
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to hide is hid.
Example: I hid the present in the closet.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | hid |
| You | hid |
| He / She / It | hid |
| We | hid |
| You (pl.) | hid |
| They | hid |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I have hid ❌
I hid behind the tree yesterday. ✓ I have hidden it many times. ✓ After have or has, always use hidden.
2. Hided ❌
Hide is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is hid, never hided.
3. I hid me ❌
Hide works alone: I'm hiding. I hid under the bed. You don't need myself, except when you want to make it stronger.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of hide?+
The Past Simple of hide is hid. The past participle is hidden (a different form). Hide → hid → hidden.
What is the difference between hid and hidden?+
Hid is the Past Simple: I hid the key. Hidden is the past participle (I have hidden the key) or an adjective (a hidden treasure).
Why is it not hided?+
Because hide is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is hid, never hided. Three forms: hide / hid / hidden.
Is it I hid or I hid myself?+
Usually just I hid: I hid behind the door. You don't need myself. Hide yourself also exists, but it is more formal.
Is it hide or cover?+
Hide = to put something where nobody can see it. Cover = to put something on top of it. I hid the present (nobody can find it). I covered the table (with a cloth, for example).
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