The fox hid in a hole to avoid the wolf.

Meaning: The fox went into the hollow space to avoid the wolf.

Choice of Words: A hole is a hollow space in the ground or in a wall. When you put them together, "hid in a hole" means that the fox went into the hollow space to avoid the wolf.

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The fox hid in a hole to escape the wolf.

Meaning: The fox is hiding in a hole because it wants to get away from the wolf.

Choice of Words: The fox is in danger, and it needs to get away from the wolf as quickly as possible. So, the fox hides in a hole to make the wolf lose track of it.

The fox hid in a hole to protect itself from the wolf.

Meaning: The fox is hiding in a hole because it wants to protect itself from the wolf.

Choice of Words: The fox is vulnerable, and it needs to do everything it can to stay safe. So, the fox hides in a hole to create a barrier between itself and the wolf.

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