In secret Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsikɹət/, /ˈsikɹɪt
in SEE-krit
ˈɪn/ /ˈsiːkɹət
in SEE-krit
Definition
When something is done without others knowing, privately or hidden from others.
Usage & Nuances
'In secret' is neutral to slightly formal; commonly used with verbs like 'meet', 'talk', or 'plan'. It implies intentional hiding from one or more people. Synonyms include 'secretly' and 'on the sly'. Not used for legal or open actions.
Spanish: en secretoPortuguese (BR): em segredoPortuguese (PT): em segredoChinese (Simplified): 秘密地Chinese (Traditional): 祕密地Hindi: चुपके से - गुप्त रूप सेArabic: سِرًّاBengali: গোপনে - গোপনীয়ভাবেRussian: втайне - секретноJapanese: こっそり - 秘密にVietnamese: bí mật - lén lútKorean: 비밀리에 - 몰래Turkish: gizlice - gizli olarakUrdu: چھپ چھپ کر - خفیہ طور پرIndonesian: diam-diam - secara rahasia
Example Sentences
They met in secret to discuss their plan.
basic
The children hid the cake in secret.
basic
She wrote in secret every night.
basic
They got married in secret because their families didn't approve.
natural
He kept practicing piano in secret so he could surprise everyone at the party.
natural
If you're planning something in secret, you'd better not get caught!
natural