secret (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkrət/

Definition

Something kept hidden or unknown from others.

Examples

• The children shared a secret about their treehouse.

• She told him the secret to her success.

• It's no secret that the company is struggling.

How to Use secret

secret of (prepositional phrase)

The reason or method for achieving something. — "What is the secret of your energy?"

in secret (prepositional phrase)

Without others knowing. — "They met in secret to discuss the plan."

Synonyms of secret

Words with a similar meaning to secret:

• hidden
• private
• confidential
• clandestine

Antonyms of secret

Words with the opposite meaning to secret:

• known
• public
• obvious

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