LookItUp

secretly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsiːkrətli/

secretly means: Without letting other people know.

adverb

WITHOUT OTHERS KNOWINGB1

Without letting other people know.

  • They met secretly after school.
  • She secretly hoped he would stay.
  • Someone had secretly recorded our conversation.

Similar words: in secret, privately

Opposites: openly, publicly

Common phrases: secretly meet someone, secretly record someone, secretly hope

Questions about secretly

What does secretly mean?

Without letting other people know.

What is secretly in other languages?

Türkçe: gizlice · Español: en secreto · Français: en secret · Deutsch: heimlich · Italiano: di nascosto · 日本語: 密かに

How do you pronounce secretly?

It is pronounced /ˈsiːkrətli/.

How do you use secretly in a sentence?

They met secretly after school. She secretly hoped he would stay.

Learn secretly while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

secretly in other languages

More words