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English adverb: secretly | |||
| 1. | secretly in secrecy; not openly | ||
| Samples | Met secretly to discuss the invasion plans. The children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library. They arranged to meet in secret. | ||
| Synonyms | in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT | ||
| 2. | secretly not openly; inwardly | ||
| Samples | They were secretly delighted at his embarrassment. Hoped secretly she would change her mind. | ||
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