concealed

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concealed

The detective discovered a concealed compartment in the antique desk.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Hidden or kept secret: Refers to something that has been deliberately placed out of sight or obscured from knowledge.
    • Not visible or obvious: Describes something that is not readily accessible to view or perception.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The detective found a concealed weapon in the suspect's jacket.
    • The room had a concealed door behind a bookshelf.
    • The report warned of concealed dangers in the old machinery.
Advanced Usage
  • "to remain concealed": to stay hidden or out of sight.
    • The soldiers remained concealed in the forest until nightfall.
  • "concealed from view": not visible to an observer.
    • The nest was cleverly concealed from view among the thick branches.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conceal (verb): to hide or keep something secret.
    • He tried to conceal his disappointment.
  • Concealment (noun): the action of hiding something or the state of being hidden.
    • The concealment of evidence is a crime.
Synonyms
  • Hidden: put or kept out of sight.
  • Secret: kept from knowledge or view.
  • Obscured: kept from being seen; concealed.
Antonyms
  • Revealed: made known; shown.
  • Exposed: left uncovered or unprotected; made visible.
  • Visible: able to be seen.
Related Phrases
  • Concealed carry: the practice of carrying a concealed weapon in public.
    • He has a permit for concealed carry.
  • Concealed costs: expenses that are not immediately apparent.
    • The low ticket price did not include many concealed costs.
concealed

The detective discovered a concealed compartment in the antique desk.

Adjective
  1. hidden on any grounds for any motive
    • a concealed weapon
    • a concealed compartment in his briefcase
  2. not accessible to view
    • concealed (or hidden) damage
    • in stormy weather the stars are out of sight