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Private

adjective
/ˈpraɪ.vət/

Meaning

personal; confidential; not public; individual
belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group

Example Sentences

This is a private conversation between two friends.

She enjoys her private time away from work.

Synonyms

personal, confidential, secret, individual, exclusive
Entry 1
personal, confidential, secret, individual
Entry 2
personal, exclusive, secret, individual

Antonyms

public, open, shared, common, communal
Entry 1
public, open, shared, common
Entry 2
public, shared, communal

Collocations

private property, private life, private school, private sector, private meeting
Entry 1
private property, private life, private school, private sector
Entry 2
private life, private property, private meeting

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