Meaning of the word secret in English

What does secret mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

secret

US /ˈsiː.krət/
UK /ˈsiː.krət/
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Noun

1.

something that is kept hidden or unknown from others

Example:
Can you keep a secret?
The recipe is a family secret.
2.

a method or trick that is not generally known and that gives one an advantage

Example:
What's your secret to success?
The chef shared his secret ingredient.

Adjective

1.

kept hidden from others; not publicly known

Example:
They held a secret meeting.
The information is highly secret.
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