Privately: meaning, definitions and examples
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privately
[ ˈpraɪvətli ]
in a private manner
In a way that is not public or not shared with other people.
Synonyms
confidentially, in private, secretly
Examples of usage
- She quietly and privately funded the project.
- They were having a privately conversation.
- The information is to be kept privately.
- We need to discuss this matter privately.
- He prefers to work privately.
Translations
Translations of the word "privately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 privadamente
🇮🇳 निजी तौर पर
🇩🇪 privat
🇮🇩 secara pribadi
🇺🇦 приватно
🇵🇱 prywatnie
🇯🇵 個人的に
🇫🇷 privément
🇪🇸 privadamente
🇹🇷 özel olarak
🇰🇷 개인적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل خاص
🇨🇿 soukromě
🇸🇰 súkromne
🇨🇳 私下
🇸🇮 zasebno
🇮🇸 einkum
🇰🇿 жекеше
🇬🇪 პირადად
🇦🇿 xüsusi
🇲🇽 privadamente
Word origin
The word 'privately' originated from the Middle English word 'privatly', which came from the Old French 'privé', meaning 'private'. It has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to its current form in Modern English. The concept of privacy and keeping certain information or actions hidden from public view has been important throughout history, leading to the continued use of the term 'privately' in various contexts.