In a private way, manner, or capacity
“She privately shared her deepest secrets with only her closest friends.”
Used to refer to a situation in which someone's thoughts and feelings are not revealed
“Privately, Robert considered that she was overreacting.”
In a private way, manner, or capacity
“John privately expressed his concern to the therapist during their one-on-one session.”
Alone, without the company or aid of others
Nonprofessionally, on a social or casual level
Adverb for hidden or out of the way
“Walk down the steps at the back of your villa into your own private little beach.”
Adverb for being (alone) by oneself
“I just need a few private moments alone to reflect.”
Adverb for choosing not to socialize with, or to reveal thoughts and feelings to, others
“Friends recall him as a private man who mostly kept to himself.”
Adverb for privately owned and not for general or public use
“You are now technically trespassing as you are on my private property.”
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