The "e" at the end of the word "hide" is a silent "e" and is used to indicate that the preceding vowel ("i") has a long sound. When adding the "-ing" suffix, the "e" is dropped.
The "e" at the end of the word "hide" is a silent "e" and is used to indicate that the preceding vowel ("i") has a long sound. When adding the "-ing" suffix, the "e" is dropped.