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- [in see-krit]
- /ɪn ˈsi krɪt/
- /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/
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- [in see-krit]
- /ɪn ˈsi krɪt/
Definitions of in secret words
- adjective in secret done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations. 1
- adjective in secret kept from the knowledge of any but the initiated or privileged: a secret password. 1
- adjective in secret faithful or cautious in keeping confidential matters confidential; close-mouthed; reticent. 1
- adjective in secret designed or working to escape notice, knowledge, or observation: a secret drawer; the secret police. 1
- adjective in secret secluded, sheltered, or withdrawn: a secret hiding place. 1
- adjective in secret beyond ordinary human understanding; esoteric. 1
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Origin of in secret
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English secrette < Old French secret < Latin sēcrētus hidden, orig. past participle of sēcernere to secern
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Parts of speech for In secret
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in secret popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in secret usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in secret
adv in secret
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- clandestinely — characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
- surreptitiously — obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
- covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
- privately — belonging to some particular person: private property.
adj in secret
- in the dark — having very little or no light: a dark room.
- backstage — In a theatre, backstage refers to the areas behind the stage.
Antonyms for in secret
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