secret

/ˈsiːkɹət/

noun

  1. 1

    A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

    “"Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I."”
  2. 2

    The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.

    “The secret to a long-lasting marriage is compromise.”
  3. 3

    Something not understood or known.

  4. 4

    Private seclusion.

    “The work was done in secret, so that nobody could object.”
  5. 5

    (in the plural) The genital organs.

  6. 6

    A form of steel skullcap.

  7. 7

    (often in the plural) Any prayer spoken inaudibly and not aloud; especially, one of the prayers in the Mass, immediately following the "orate, fratres", said inaudibly by the celebrant.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To make or keep secret.

  2. 2

    To hide secretly.

    “He was so scared for his safety he secreted arms around the house.”

adjective

  1. 1

    Being or kept hidden.

    “We went down a secret passage.”
  2. 2

    Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.

  3. 3

    Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.

  4. 4

    Separate; distinct.

Antonyms

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