private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /

ADJECTIVE

personal, intimate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidential exclusive independent individual secret separate special

STRONG

closet inside particular privy

WEAK

behind the scenes clandestine close to one's chest discreet hush-hush hushed nonpublic not open off the record own reserved under one's hat unofficial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common known public

WEAK

open revealed sociable unconcealed

ADJECTIVE

hidden, isolated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

quiet secluded secret separate

STRONG

solitary

WEAK

concealed discreet removed retired sequestered withdrawn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

open public

WEAK

revealed sociable unconcealed

NOUN

lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soldier

STRONG

GI infantry sailor

WEAK

enlisted person first-class private soldier second-class

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Some of the treatment was in a private house and she ended up developing sepsis.

From BBC

Tilly says she joined a support group with the BDD Foundation and worked with a private therapist to help alleviate her symptoms.

From BBC

It's what will also help India attract more private investment, create jobs and hit its $1tn per year exports target.

From BBC

Jensen specializes in recruiting for private fund managers.

From The Wall Street Journal

A former private school teacher has been struck off after it was found he lied about having a degree from the University of Cambridge and serving as a magistrate.

From BBC

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