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- [see-krit]
- /ˈsi krɪt/
- /ˈsiːkrət/
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- [see-krit]
- /ˈsi krɪt/
Definitions of secret word
- adjective secret done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations. 1
- adjective secret kept from the knowledge of any but the initiated or privileged: a secret password. 1
- adjective secret faithful or cautious in keeping confidential matters confidential; close-mouthed; reticent. 1
- adjective secret designed or working to escape notice, knowledge, or observation: a secret drawer; the secret police. 1
- adjective secret secluded, sheltered, or withdrawn: a secret hiding place. 1
- adjective secret beyond ordinary human understanding; esoteric. 1
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Origin of 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 Secret
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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".
secret usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for secret
noun secret
- algorithm — An algorithm is a series of mathematical steps, especially in a computer program, which will give you the answer to a particular kind of problem or question.
- discovery — the act or an instance of discovering.
- divulgence — a divulging.
- gimmick — an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal.
- gordian knot — pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the Great.
adj secret
- anonymous — If you remain anonymous when you do something, you do not let people know that you were the person who did it.
- autogenous — originating within the body
- backdoor — You can use backdoor to describe an action or process if you disapprove of it because you think it has been done in a secret, indirect, or dishonest way.
- backstairs — a secondary staircase in a house, esp one originally for the use of servants
- behind the scenes — happening or conducted out of view of the general public: The behind-the-scenes preparations made the convention a huge success.
adjective secret
- acroamatic — relating to oral communication
- arcane — Something that is arcane is secret or mysterious.
- astrological — the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
- backroom — A backroom is a room that is situated at the back of a building, especially a private room.
- backstage — In a theatre, backstage refers to the areas behind the stage.
Antonyms for secret
noun secret
- admission — Admission is permission given to a person to enter a place, or permission given to a country to enter an organization. Admission is also the act of entering a place.
- adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
- advertising — Advertising is the activity of creating advertisements and making sure people see them.
- announcement — An announcement is a statement made to the public or to the media which gives information about something that has happened or that will happen.
- avowal — open acknowledgment or declaration
verb secret
- advertise — If someone or something advertises a particular quality, they show it in their appearance or behaviour.
- air — Air is the mixture of gases which forms the Earth's atmosphere and which we breathe.
- announce — If you announce something, you tell people about it publicly or officially.
- annunciate — to announce
- apparelled — clothing, especially outerwear; garments; attire; raiment.
adj secret
- aired — a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
- arrestive — tending to arrest
- blatant — You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way.
- bodacious — If you say that someone or something is bodacious, you mean that they are very good or impressive.
adjective secret
- celebrious — (obsolete) famous.
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
- flagitous — (archaic) wicked, reprehensible.
- noteworthy — worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable: a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.
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