adv
privately
PREYE-viht-lee
adv
1
In a manner not open to the public or shared with others.
"She privately admitted she had made a mistake."
"The deal was negotiated privately, away from the press."
How to Use Privately
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone quietly, out of public view, or told only to select people.
Word Forms
more privately comparative, most privately superlative
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