I was hidden

USAGE SUMMARY

"I was hidden" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to describe a situation in which you were concealed, either from the public eye or from someone or something. For example: I was hidden behind a large tree, so no one could see me.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

Behind and between gardens, I was hidden by bushes already in bud, and, having left the village still ringing with gunfire, I suddenly came to the tracks of a narrow-gauge railway bordered on both sides by shrubbery along embankments the height of a man.

The New Yorker

However it was liberating for me to no longer carry the burden of who I was "hidden in the closet," on my back.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

"I was hiding my anger.

The New Yorker

"I was hiding it like a fiend".

The New York Times - Magazine

"I was hiding in Damascus and I am hiding in Beirut now," Rami said.

The New York Times

I was hiding behind some stones.

The Guardian

I was hiding, but in plain sight".

The Guardian - Sport

I liked blue, but I was hiding behind it.

The New York Times - Style

"In principle, yes, I was hiding, I was running away from them," she said.

The New York Times - Arts

It didn't show how much I was hiding.

The Guardian

I was hiding on the south side of the river.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I was hidden" to describe situations where you were intentionally or unintentionally out of sight. Ensure the context clarifies whether the concealment was active (you hid yourself) or passive (something hid you).

Common error

Avoid using "I was hidden" when you actively hid yourself, consider using alternatives such as "I hid" or "I was hiding" to clarify that the action was intentional.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I was hidden" functions as a passive voice construction, indicating the subject (I) experienced the action of being concealed. Ludwig AI confirms this is correct and usable in written English.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Less common in

Science

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I was hidden" is a grammatically sound phrase used to describe a state of being concealed, as validated by Ludwig AI. While relatively rare, it finds its primary usage in news and media contexts. When using this phrase, ensure the context clarifies whether the concealment was active or passive, and consider alternative phrasings like ""I was concealed"" or ""I was out of sight"" for subtle variations in meaning. Ludwig's analysis confirms its correctness and provides ample examples to guide its usage.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I was concealed

Emphasizes the act of being deliberately kept from sight or knowledge.

I was in hiding

Focuses on the act of deliberately staying out of sight.

I was obscured

Highlights the state of being unclear or indistinct, often due to something blocking the view.

I was out of sight

Focuses on the physical aspect of not being visible.

I was undercover

Implies a secret or disguised state, often in the context of an investigation.

I was camouflaged

Suggests blending in with the surroundings to avoid detection.

I was shielded

Highlights protection or covering from something.

I was sheltered

Implies being protected from harm or unpleasant experiences.

I was cloaked

Suggests being covered or enveloped, often metaphorically.

I was masked

Highlights the use of a disguise to conceal identity or true nature.

FAQs

How can I use "I was hidden" in a sentence?

Use "I was hidden" to describe a state of being concealed or out of sight, such as "I was hidden behind the bushes" or "I was hidden from the public eye".

What's the difference between "I was hidden" and "I was hiding"?

"I was hidden" describes a state of being concealed, while "I was hiding" describes the act of concealing oneself. For example, "I was hidden by the tall grass" versus "I was hiding from the guards".

What can I say instead of "I was hidden"?

You can use alternatives like "I was concealed", "I was out of sight", or "I was in hiding" depending on the specific context.

Is "I was hidden" grammatically correct?

Yes, "I was hidden" is grammatically correct. It is a passive construction describing a state of being concealed. Ludwig AI also confirms this.