Secret: meaning, definitions and examples

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secret

 

[ หˆsiหkrษชt ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น segredo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคนเคธเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geheimnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rahasia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั”ะผะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tajemnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ง˜ๅฏ† (himitsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท secret

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secreto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ฐ€ (bimil)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tajemstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tajomstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ง˜ๅฏ† (mรฌmรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrivnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyndarmรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒ›แƒšแƒ (saidumlo)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secreto

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,051, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.