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| 1. | [ adverb ] in secrecy; not openly | |
| Synonyms: | in_secret on_the_QT on_the_Q.T. | |
| Examples: | "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans" "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library" "they arranged to meet in secret" |
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| 2. | [ adverb ] not openly; inwardly | |
| Examples: | "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment" "hoped secretly she would change her mind" |
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| Related terms: | secret secret | |
| Similar spelling: |
secret secretively secretory secretary secrete secretariat secretarial secretor secretin secreter secretive secretion secreting secretase secretaire secured secret_plan secret_code sea_cradle |
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