secret
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Definitions ofsecret
- A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Example: ""Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I.""
- The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.
Example: "The secret to a long-lasting marriage is compromise."
- Something not understood or known.
- Private seclusion.
Example: "The work was done in secret, so that nobody could object."
- (in the plural) The genital organs.
- A form of steel skullcap.
- (often in the plural) Any prayer spoken inaudibly and not aloud; especially, one of the prayers in the Mass, immediately following the "orate, fratres", said inaudibly by the celebrant.
- To make or keep secret.
- To hide secretly.
Example: "He was so scared for his safety he secreted arms around the house."
- Being or kept hidden.
Example: "We went down a secret passage."
- Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.
- Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.
- Separate; distinct.
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