Definitions
- Describing an action done in a sneaky or sly manner. - Referring to something done in secret or with the intention of not being noticed. - Talking about an action that is done quickly and without drawing attention.
- Describing an action done without others knowing or being aware of it. - Referring to something that is kept hidden from others. - Talking about an action that is done in private or behind closed doors.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are not meant to be noticed by others.
- 2Both words suggest a level of secrecy or concealment.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions that are done without the knowledge of others.
- 4Both words can be used to describe actions that are done in private or behind closed doors.
What is the difference?
- 1Manner: Furtively suggests a sneaky or sly manner, while secretly simply suggests that something is kept hidden.
- 2Intention: Furtively implies that the action is done with the intention of not being noticed, while secretly simply implies that something is kept hidden.
- 3Connotation: Furtively has a negative connotation, suggesting that the action is deceitful or dishonest, while secretly can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Furtively is more commonly used to describe actions that are done quickly and without drawing attention, while secretly is more commonly used to describe actions that are kept hidden from others over a longer period of time.
Remember this!
Furtively and secretly are both words that describe actions that are not meant to be noticed by others and suggest a level of secrecy or concealment. However, furtively implies a sneaky or sly manner and has a negative connotation, while secretly simply implies that something is kept hidden and can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
