privately
Prononciation : [ˈprɪvətli]
Mot
Contexte : « communication »
(adverb) when something is done in a way that is not shared with many people. If you do something privately, it means you do it alone or just with a few people, and you don't want others to know.
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She shared her secret privately with her best friend.
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He didn't discuss his plans privately; everyone knew what he was going to do.
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Why do you want to talk about this privately?
Contexte : « feelings »
(adverb) when someone thinks or feels about something in their own mind without telling others. It means having feelings that you keep to yourself.
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He privately felt proud of his accomplishments, even if he didn't say it out loud.
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She never kept her worries privately; she always talked about them aloud.
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Do you ever think privately about your dreams for the future?
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