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Definition secret in American English

secret adjective

adjective
/ˈsikrət/
1

deliberately not told to other people, or kept hidden from other people

Example

The diary records her most secret thoughts and feelings.

Example

Police discovered a secret bomb factory.

Example

The congresswoman denied that the report was being kept secret.

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Secret talks were held in the hope of settling the dispute.

Example

They are now at a secret location agreed with social services.

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1.1

not known about by many people

Example

We love coming here because it's like a secret garden.

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1.2

used for describing someone who does something in secret

Example

a secret lover

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Example

He can be the most secret man alive.

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Definition secret in American English