adverb
1. kept private or confined to those intimately concerned (Freq. 7)
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it was discussed privately between the two men
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privately, she thought differently
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some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat
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he was questioned in private
• Ant: ↑publicly
• Derived from adjective: ↑private
2. by a private person or interest (Freq. 1)
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a privately financed campaign
• Ant: ↑publicly
Useful english dictionary. 2012.