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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concealed discreet removed retired sequestered withdrawn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

Example Sentences

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The rest of the private sector has lost 322,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Their health should be at the forefront as the public and private sectors plan future water changes, extraction projects and other development near the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At a private event at the White House earlier this week - which was caught on camera - Trump said that military spending should be a national priority going forward.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There is little upside to the private funds and plenty of potential downside if credit quality weakens.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Inside, we meet Mari Luz, the person giving us a private tour.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.