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Definition privately in American English

privately adverb

adverb
/ˈpraɪvətli/
1

in a place where no other people can see or hear you

Example

We wanted to speak privately.

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1.1

used about thoughts or feelings that you do not express

Example

They were privately furious about it.

Example

Privately, he hoped they would refuse.

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2

by people who provide money themselves, rather than by governments

Example

privately owned/funded/financed businesses

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Definition privately in American English