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- pronunciation:
- si
kriht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
kept from being seen or known by others; private.
When she was in her secret hiding place, no one could find her.- synonyms:
- confidential, hidden, private
- antonyms:
- public
- similar words:
- intimate
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| definition 2: |
kept from everybody except those involved.
We voted on whether to let David into our secret club.- synonyms:
- confidential, inside, private
- antonyms:
- open
- similar words:
- coded, exclusive, intimate, personal
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| related words: |
private, secluded, trick |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something hidden on purpose, such as knowledge or information.
The spy learned government secrets.- similar words:
- confidence
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| definition 2: |
something known to only a few people.
Can you keep a secret?- synonyms:
- confidence
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| definition 3: |
a mystery.
Scientists try to discover the secrets of nature.What is the secret of your success?- synonyms:
- mystery
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| derivations: |
secretly (adv.), secretness (n.) |
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