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Meaning of PRIVATELY

Pronunciation:  pr'Ivutlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  kept private or confined to those intimately concerned; "it was discussed privately between the two men"; "privately, she thought differently"; "some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat"; "he was questioned in private"
  2. [adv]  by a private person or interest; "a privately financed campaign"
 
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 Synonyms: in camera, in private
 
 Antonyms: in public, publically, publicly
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pri"vate*ly\, adv.
1. In a private manner; not openly; without the presence of
   others.
2. In a manner affecting an individual; personally not
   officially; as, he is not privately benefited.
 
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