Meaning & Definition of Privately in English
English⟶
Privately
/praɪvətli/
adverb
1. Kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
- "It was discussed privately between the two men"
- "Privately, she thought differently"
- "Some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat"
- "He was questioned in private"
synonym:
- privately,
- in private,
- in camera
2. By a private person or interest
- "A privately financed campaign"
synonym:
- privately
Examples of using
Tom wanted to speak to Mary privately.
Do you want to speak privately?
Do you want to speak privately?