privately

B2
US /ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/
adv Freq #9109

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

    it was discussed privately between the two men

  2. 2
    adv

    by a private person or interest

    a privately financed campaign

  3. 3
    adv

    In a private manner.

    Arley's ferry boat has been replaced by a single-span pedestrian bridge. This leads to the old Harbour Inn and the impeccably restored railway station, now part of the privately run steam-operated Severn Valley Railway.

Etymology

From private + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · kept private or confined to... in camerain private
Opposites

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