privately
Translation
privately, in private, confidentially
Examples
Can I speak to you privately?
Can I speak to you privately?
The company is privately owned.
The company is privately owned.
Grammar Patterns
((verb + privately)) to do (verb) privately We need to discuss this privately.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confidentially, secretly; Antonyms: publicly, openly
Etymology
From the adjective 'private' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It describes an action done in a 'private' way. If you have a private talk, you talk privately.