privately
Pronunciation: [ˈprɪvətli]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She shared her secret privately with her best friend.
Example
He didn't discuss his plans privately; everyone knew what he was going to do.
Example
Why do you want to talk about this privately?
Context: "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.
Example
He privately felt proud of his accomplishments, even if he didn't say it out loud.
Example
She never kept her worries privately; she always talked about them aloud.
Example
Do you ever think privately about your dreams for the future?
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