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- pronunciation:
- praI
viht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- phrases:
- in private
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
restricted to the participation or knowledge of specified people.
I'm sorry, but this is a private meeting and no outsiders are allowed to attend.These papers are private, so I keep them in the locked file cabinet.- synonyms:
- closed, restricted
- antonyms:
- common, open, public
- similar words:
- confidential, exclusive, limited, privileged, secret
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| definition 2: |
rightfully personal and not to be shared or intruded upon.
This is my private opinion, so I'm trusting you not to announce it to others.He wrote his private thoughts in his journal.The actor rarely spoke to reporters about his private life.- synonyms:
- innermost, intimate, personal
- similar words:
- confidential, exclusive, individual, internal, secret, unrevealed
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| definition 3: |
hidden from view, or preventing persons or things to be viewed or listened in on by other people.
They found a private spot in the woods.They like to sunbathe on their private balcony.Let's find a private space where we can talk.- synonyms:
- secluded
- antonyms:
- unconcealed
- similar words:
- concealed, hidden, invisible, isolated, remote, secret
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| definition 4: |
available only to owners or members and excluding the general public.
The yacht club is a private club, so only members can use the facilities.- synonyms:
- closed, confined, exclusive, limited, privileged, restricted
- antonyms:
- open, public
- similar words:
- nonpublic
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| definition 5: |
of funds or other resources, not coming from the government.
The museum was built with private funds.- antonyms:
- public, state
- similar words:
- individual
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| definition 6: |
unconnected with public renown; out of the attention of the public.
She returned to private life after serving as governor for two terms.- antonyms:
- public
- similar words:
- personal, solitary
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| definition 7: |
of property, owned by an individual or group rather than by the government.
It's a private foundation dedicated to helping people move out of poverty.- synonyms:
- personal
- antonyms:
- public, state
- similar words:
- individual, nonpublic
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| definition 8: |
of a school, supported by money from nongovernment sources.
My daughter is attending a private college, but my son is at the state college.- antonyms:
- public, state
- similar words:
- nonpublic, prep, preparatory
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| definition 9: |
tending not to reveal personal information or feelings.
My father is a very private person, so I was surprised when he told me this.- synonyms:
- discreet, reserved
- antonyms:
- open
- similar words:
- aloof, close-mouthed, closed, intimate, remote, reticent, shy
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| related words: |
clandestine, commercial, covert, own, single, special |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a soldier belonging to one of the lowest ranks.
He was quickly promoted from private to specialist.- similar words:
- enlisted man, GI, grunt, regular, soldier
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) the genitals.
He got kicked in the privates.- synonyms:
- genitals
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| phrase: |
in private |
| derivations: |
privately (adv.), privateness (n.) |
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