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pri·vate

private

pronunciation:: praI viht
parts of speech:: adjective, noun
phrases:: in private

part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	personal and not to be shared. I write my private thoughts in a diary. synonyms: intimate, personal similar words: confidential, exclusive, individual, secret
definition 2:	allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. They held a private meeting to discuss how the money should be spent. synonyms: restricted antonyms: common, open, public similar words: confidential, exclusive, limited, secret
definition 3:	available only to owners or members and excluding the general public. This is a private beach, so we might get in trouble if we camp here. synonyms: confined, exclusive, limited, restricted antonyms: open, public
definition 4:	out of the attention of the public. She returned to private life after serving as mayor for four years. similar words: personal, solitary
definition 5:	tending not to talk about personal things or feelings. My father is a very private person, so I was surprised when he told me this. synonyms: reserved antonyms: open similar words: aloof, intimate, remote, shy
related words:	own, single, special

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a soldier of the lowest rank. similar words: grunt, soldier
phrase:	in private
derivations:	privately (adv.), privateness (n.)

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