The cat hides under the table.
Meaning: This sentence describes the cat's attempt to conceal itself beneath a table.
Choice of Words: Hide means to put something in a place where it cannot be seen. Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs. When you put them together, "The cat hides under the table" means the cat is putting itself in a place where it cannot be seen, which is under a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.
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