B2
privately vs secretly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| privatelyadverb/ˈpraɪ.vət.li/ | Meaning in a way that other people cannot see or hear, or not run by the state | Goes with speak privately | Example He privately admitted that he had doubts about the plan. |
| secretlyadverb/ˈsiː.krət.li/ | Meaning without letting other people know | Goes with secretly hope | Example The students secretly planned a birthday party for their teacher. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was educated in Switzerland.