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privately

/ˈpraɪvətli/ adverb · British & US
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What does privately mean?

adverb

In a private manner; not publicly known or announced. Used to indicate that something is done or known only to a select few.

Example

"The company's financial struggles were handled privately to avoid a stock market panic."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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