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"Hideout" vs. "hideaway": exploring secret retreats
Lloyd Cooper 19/11/2024, 23:10English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "hideout" and "hideaway" refer to a place where a person can go to be away from others or to escape from danger or discovery. They often imply secrecy and a certain degree of isolation.
What is different?
"Hideout" often implies a place used for hiding, especially from law or authority, and can have a negative connotation. "Hideaway" generally refers to a retreat or a place for relaxation and can have a more positive, cozy connotation.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Hideout- The fugitives were eventually found at their hideout in the mountains.
- The gang used an abandoned warehouse as their hideout.
- We spent the weekend at a charming hideaway in the countryside.
- The hotel serves as a perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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