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Synonyms & Similar Words
confidential
private
hidden
covert
clandestine
mysterious
obscure
concealed
encrypted
classified
privileged
restricted
exclusive
intimate
personal
discreet
secretive
furtive
stealthy
surreptitious
undercover
unknown
unexposed
unseen
unrevealed
untold
unspoken
mute
silent
confidentially
privy
inner
esoteric
Meaning of Secret
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "secret" refers to a piece of information that is not made known to others, or something that is kept hidden or concealed.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "secret" as something that is not publicly known or something that is kept hidden from others.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "secret" as a piece of information that is not known to many people, or something that is done or kept hidden.
Example Uses
- The company kept the new product a secret until its official release.
- She shared a secret with her best friend, swearing her to secrecy.
- The government agency used secret codes to communicate with its agents.
- The secret ingredient in the recipe made the dish incredibly delicious.
- He had a secret crush on his classmate, but never mustered the courage to tell her.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
public
open
known
exposed
revealed
obvious
apparent
evident
transparent
visible
outspoken
vocal
declared
announced
proclaimed
published
broadcast
common
general
universal
unrestricted
unclassified
accessible
available