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secrets

[ˈsiːkrɪts]

secrets Definition

  • 1something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
  • 2a mystery or puzzle that is difficult to understand or solve

Using secrets: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "secrets" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She revealed her deepest secrets to her best friend.

  • Example

    The company's success was due to their trade secrets.

  • Example

    He took the secret to his grave.

  • Example

    The government has many secrets.

secrets Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using secrets

  • reveal a secret, often unintentionally

    Example

    I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

  • not reveal information that is meant to be kept confidential

    Example

    I can keep a secret if you tell me not to tell anyone.

  • having knowledge of something that is meant to be kept confidential

    Example

    She was in on the secret plan to surprise him for his birthday.

Phrases with secrets

  • an embarrassing or shameful fact or habit that someone keeps hidden from others

    Example

    Her addiction to gambling was her dirty little secret.

  • a fact or situation that is known by many people, but not officially acknowledged

    Example

    It was an open secret that the politician had taken bribes.

  • a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, commercial method, or compilation of information which is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable by others, and by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or customers

    Example

    The recipe for Coca-Cola is a well-guarded trade secret.

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Summary: secrets in Brief

The term 'secrets' [ˈsiːkrɪts] refers to information or knowledge that is kept hidden from others. It can be anything from personal confessions to confidential business practices, as in 'The company's success was due to their trade secrets.' Phrases like 'dirty little secret' denote embarrassing habits, while idioms like 'let the cat out of the bag' refer to revealing information unintentionally. 'Secrets' can also be used to describe puzzles or mysteries that are difficult to understand or solve.