privately Definition
- 1in a way that is not public or not known by other people
- 2in a way that is intended only for one person or group and not for everyone
Using privately: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "privately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She told me privately that she was leaving the company.
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The information is being kept privately within the organization.
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I would like to speak with you privately about this matter.
privately Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for privately
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Summary: privately in Brief
The adverb 'privately' [ˈpraɪvətli] means in a way that is not public or not known by other people. It can also mean in a way that is intended only for one person or group and not for everyone. Examples of its use include 'She told me privately that she was leaving the company,' and 'I would like to speak with you privately about this matter.'
