What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
secrets
Example
She whispered her secret to her best friend. [secret: noun]
Example
He keeps his past a secret from everyone. [secret: adjective]
mystery
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery. [mystery: noun]
Example
The strange occurrences in the old mansion added to the mystery. [mystery: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Secrets and mystery are both commonly used in everyday language, but secrets is more commonly used in personal or interpersonal contexts, while mystery is more commonly used in literature or storytelling.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between secrets and mystery?
Both secrets and mystery can be used in various formality levels, but secrets may be associated with a more informal or personal tone, while mystery may be associated with a more formal or literary tone.
