Meaning of the word surreptitiously in English

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surreptitiously

US /ˌsɝː.əpˈtɪʃ.əs.li/
UK /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs.li/

Adverb

in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively

Example:
He surreptitiously slipped the note into her hand.
She surreptitiously glanced at her watch during the boring meeting.
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