Meaning & use

hidden

adjective·Everyday

Kept out of sight or not easily noticed or discovered.

See it in a sentence

A hidden camera recorded everything that happened in the lobby.

The contract contained several hidden fees the buyer hadn't noticed.

A note on using this word

"Hidden" often pairs with "fees," "meaning," or "talent" to describe something not immediately apparent.

Words with a similar meaning

concealedsecret

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Words with an opposite meaning

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