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/

something that is kept hidden or unknown from others

Example:

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Can you keep a secret?

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The recipe is a family secret.

Synonym:

confidentiality mystery enigma

Antonym:

public knowledge openness

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

Example:

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What's your secret to success?

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The chef shared his secret ingredient.

Synonym:

key trick knack formula

kept hidden from others; not publicly known

Example:

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They held a secret meeting.

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The information is highly secret.

Synonym:

confidential classified private covert hidden

Antonym:

open public known