Secretly has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adverb
Adverb
1
in secrecy; not openly
"met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"
"the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"
"they arranged to meet in secret"
2
not openly; inwardly
"they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"
"hoped secretly she would change her mind"
3
In secret, covertly.
"She secretly packed her bags last night without telling anyone she was leaving."
Example Sentences
"met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"
adverb
"the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"
adverb
"they arranged to meet in secret"
adverb
"they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"
adverb
"hoped secretly she would change her mind"
adverb
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