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secret

The word “secret” has 2 syllables: se-cret

It's pronounced as /ˈsiːkrɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “secret” has 121 synonyms and 49 antonyms.

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Synonyms for secret

Antonyms for secret

Meanings of secret

  • noun
    1. A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
    2. The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.
    3. Something not understood or known.
    4. Private seclusion.
    5. (in the plural) The genital organs.
    6. A form of steel skullcap.
    7. (often in the plural) Any prayer spoken inaudibly and not aloud; especially, one of the prayers in the Mass, immediately following the "orate, fratres", said inaudibly by the celebrant.
  • verb
    1. To make or keep secret.
    2. To hide secretly.
  • adjective
    1. Being or kept hidden.
    2. Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.
    3. Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.
    4. Separate; distinct.

Example Sentences

  • She whispered a secret to her closest friend.
  • The recipe was kept secret for generations.
  • He discovered a secret passage behind the wall.
  • They shared a secret plan before the meeting began.
  • The diary revealed a secret from the past.

On this page you'll find 170 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to secret, such as: aboveboard, accomplishment, achievement, acknowledged, advertised, aired, announced.

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