Hideout vs. hideaway: what’s the difference?
The short answer
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.
What they have in common
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.
Examples
hideout
- The fugitives were eventually found at their hideout in the mountains.
- The gang used an abandoned warehouse as their hideout.
hideaway
- 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.
Which one is more common?
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