B2
conceal vs hide
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| concealverb/kənˈsiːl/ | Meaning to hide something carefully, or to keep a fact or feeling secret | Goes with conceal the truth | Example The company was fined for concealing information about the pollution. |
| hideverb/haɪd/ | Meaning to put something or yourself where it cannot be seen or found | Goes with — | Example The boy hid his phone under the pillow so his mother would not see it. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was accused of trying to the truth.