CEFR A2

secret

noun

Meaning

Something kept hidden or unknown from others.

Examples

The children shared a secret about their treehouse.
She told him the secret to her success.

Synonyms: hidden, private, confidential, clandestine

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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."

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