Privately: meaning, definitions and examples

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privately

 

[ ˈpraɪvətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

See also: privacy, privateer, privation.