American English pronunciation
How to pronounce privately
IPA transcription: [p'ɹaɪvətli]
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Adverb
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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”
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by a private person or interest
“a privately financed campaign”
Usage examples
- The pictures were privately exhibited in Hunslet.
- The members of the cloister spent much time at work or praying privately.
- Located high above the village of Septfontaines, the medieval castle is now privately owned.
- It contains a shopping center, a number of restaurants, and many privately owned stores.
- End-User Surveys are also conducted to collect information on usage of privately negotiated derivatives.
- It became the first cargo airline in Armenia with privately owned aircraft.
- For many centuries it was a privately owned city.
- The zoo has always been a privately owned, non-profit venture.
- He was privately educated and served as an army officer.
- At the same time, he taught piano, composition and music theory privately.