secretly
Translation
secretly
Examples
He secretly planned a surprise party.
He secretly planned a surprise party.
They met secretly after school.
They met secretly after school.
Grammar Patterns
((modifies a verb)) to do sth. secretly They met secretly after school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: covertly, furtively; Antonyms: openly, publicly
Etymology
From the noun 'secret' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly', meaning 'in a secret manner'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a spy doing something 'secretly' in the shadows. The '-ly' tells you it describes *how* an action is done.