Secret: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คซ
secret
[ หsiหkrษชt ]
keep hidden
Something that is kept hidden or concealed from others; a mystery or something unknown to the general public.
Synonyms
confidential, hidden, mystery, undisclosed
Examples of usage
- The treasure map revealed the location of the long-lost secret treasure.
- She whispered the secret to her best friend, trusting her to keep it safe.
- The secret to success is hard work and determination.
- He discovered a secret passage in the old castle.
not known or seen
Not known or seen by others; hidden from view or knowledge.
Synonyms
concealed, hidden, private, unseen
Examples of usage
- She had a secret admirer who left flowers on her doorstep.
- He kept a secret stash of candy in his desk drawer.
- The secret ingredient in the recipe made it truly unique.
Translations
Translations of the word "secret" in other languages:
๐ต๐น segredo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคนเคธเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Geheimnis
๐ฎ๐ฉ rahasia
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะผะฝะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ tajemnica
๐ฏ๐ต ็งๅฏ (himitsu)
๐ซ๐ท secret
๐ช๐ธ secreto
๐น๐ท sฤฑr
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ฐ (bimil)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ tajemstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ tajomstvo
๐จ๐ณ ็งๅฏ (mรฌmรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ skrivnost
๐ฎ๐ธ leyndarmรกl
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะฟะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแฃแแแ (saidumlo)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sir
๐ฒ๐ฝ secreto
Word origin
The word 'secret' originated from the Latin word 'secretus', meaning 'separate, hidden, private'. Over time, it evolved to refer to something kept hidden or unknown to others. Secrets have played a significant role in human history, from espionage to personal confessions. The concept of secrecy has been explored in literature, art, and philosophy, highlighting its complex nature in human relationships and society.
See also: secrecy, secretary, secrete, secretion, secretive, secretively, secretly.