privately

/ˈpraɪvɪtli/
/ˈpraɪvɪtli/
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Definitions of privately
  1. adverb
    kept private or confined to those closely concerned
    “it was discussed privately between the two men”
    “privately, she thought differently”
    “some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat”
    synonyms: in camera, in private
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    antonyms:
    publicly
    in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
  2. adverb
    by a private person or interest
    “a privately financed campaign”
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    antonyms:
    publicly
    by the public or the people generally
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