Meaning of privately in English

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Adverb
privately
Definitions
1. kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
Examples
- « it was discussed privately between the two men »
- « privately, she thought differently »
- « some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat »
- « he was questioned in private »
Antonyms
2. by a private person or interest
Examples
- « a privately financed campaign »
Antonyms
- publicly

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