secretly
gb/sˈikɹɪtli/ us/sˈikɹɪtli/
B1
Английский
~ 4000
Значения
0 значений
adverb
B1
property
1
in a hidden or private way
In a way that other people do not know about or cannot see.
Модель употребления:
to [do something] secretly
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'secretly' with 'quietly'. 'Quietly' refers to low volume, while 'secretly' refers to hiding actions or intentions.
Синонимы
covertly (Slightly more formal and often used in political, military, or official contexts.)
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privately (Focuses on being away from public view, not necessarily with secrecy as the main goal.)
Антонимы
openly (Done in a way that is visible and known to others.)
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publicly (Done where anyone can see or know about it.)
Коллокации
secretly meet
|secretly plan
|secretly record
|secretly admire
|secretly hope
Темы
privacy
|behavior
|daily life
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She secretly applied for another job.
- They were secretly dating for months before telling anyone.
- He secretly recorded their conversation without permission.
- She secretly admired his work from afar.
- The group secretly planned the surprise party.
Примеры для изучающих
- I secretly ate the last cookie.
- He secretly likes her.
- They are secretly friends.
- She secretly watches that TV show.
- We secretly planned a trip.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
secretly
IPA
GB/sˈikɹɪtli/
US/sˈikɹɪtli/
Слоги и ударение
secretly (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (secretly)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: secretly
- Plural: secretlies
Родственные слова
Выражения
keep it under wraps
1/kˈip ˈɪt ˈʌndɚ ɹˈæps/
idiom
informal
keep something hidden temporarily
To not tell people about something until the right time.
Примеры
- We're keeping the new product under wraps until next month.
- She kept her travel plans under wraps.
keep something secret
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈikɹɪt/
fixed phrase
not tell others about something
To not tell other people about something.
Примеры
- She managed to keep the plan secret until the big day.
- He kept the news secret from his family.
hush-hush
1/hˈʌʃ hˈʌʃ/
idiom
informal
kept very secret
Secret and not talked about openly; only a few people are allowed to know about it.
Примеры
- The project is still very hush-hush, so we can't say much.
- He was invited to a hush-hush meeting with the top executives.
- Everything about the deal was kept hush-hush until it was signed.
hush-hush
2/hˈʌʃ hˈʌʃ/
idiom
informal
kept secret or confidential
Something meant to be kept secret.
Примеры
- The project is still hush-hush for now.
- It was all very hush-hush until the official announcement.
in secret
1/ˈɪn sˈikɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Do something without others knowing
To do something so that other people do not know about it.
Примеры
- They met in secret to discuss the plan.
- He worked in secret on his invention.
in secret
2/ˈɪn sˈikɹɪt/
fixed phrase
hidden from others
Done so that other people do not know about it.
Примеры
- They met in secret to discuss the deal.
- The two friends worked in secret on their project.
behind closed doors
1/bɪhˈaɪnd klˈoʊzd dˈɔɹz/
idiom
with no outsiders present
in a private place, with no people from outside watching or listening
Примеры
- The negotiations took place behind closed doors.
- Important negotiations took place behind closed doors.
- The key decisions were made behind closed doors.
- They prefer to discuss family matters behind closed doors.
- They always argue behind closed doors.
- They like to keep their negotiations behind closed doors.
- A lot of bullying happens behind closed doors, where teachers cannot see it.
behind closed doors
2/bɪhˈaɪnd klˈoʊzd dˈɔɹz/
idiom
In private, secretly
In secret, where other people cannot see or know what happens.
Примеры
- The deal was made behind closed doors.
- They discussed the matter behind closed doors.
behind closed doors
3/bɪhˈaɪnd klˈoʊzd dˈɔɹz/
idiom
In private, secretly
Happening in private, where people cannot see or know about it.
Примеры
- The deal was made behind closed doors.
- They met behind closed doors to discuss the plan.