in private (B1)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/

Definition

Without other people present; secretly or confidentially.

Examples

• The manager asked to speak with the employee in private about the incident.

• They preferred to discuss their personal matters in private, away from prying ears.

• What was said in private should remain confidential and not be shared with others.

Synonyms of in private

Words with a similar meaning to in private:

• secretly
• confidentially
• personally
• discreetly

Antonyms of in private

Words with the opposite meaning to in private:

• publicly
• openly

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