Covertly Meaning in English

word

US

koʊˈvɝtɫi

koh-VURT-lee

UK

kəʊvˈɜːtli

koh-VURT-lee

Definition

In a way that is hidden, secret, or not openly shown; secretly.

Usage & Nuances

'Covertly' is formal and used when describing secret actions, often in security, spying, or secretive plans. Common collocations: 'covertly observe', 'covertly record', 'covertly operate'. Don't confuse with 'overtly' (openly).

• Spanish: secretamente - de forma encubierta
• Portuguese (BR): secretamente - de forma encoberta
• Portuguese (PT): secretamente - de forma encoberta
• Chinese (Simplified): 秘密地 - 暗中
• Chinese (Traditional): 祕密地 - 暗中
• Hindi: गुप्त रूप से - चुपचाप
• Arabic: بِسِرّية - خُفْية
• Bengali: গোপনে - লুকিয়ে
• Russian: тайно - скрытно
• Japanese: ひそかに - こっそり
• Vietnamese: một cách bí mật - lén lút
• Korean: 몰래 - 은밀하게
• Turkish: gizlice - örtülü bir şekilde
• Urdu: خفیہ طور پر - چھپ کر
• Indonesian: secara diam-diam - secara rahasia

Example Sentences

He covertly listened to their conversation.

basic

The spy covertly took photos of the documents.

basic

She covertly opened the letter.

basic

The journalist covertly recorded the meeting to gather evidence.

natural

They covertly switched the packages without anyone noticing.

natural

She covertly glanced at her phone during the meeting.

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