Phrase guide

in secret

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

secretly; confidentially; in private.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The meeting took place in secret.
  • They reviewed the report in secret.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in secrecy; not openly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
  • the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library
  • they arranged to meet in secret

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: secretly, on the Q.T., on the QT

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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