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That journal is private.
What does Private mean?
personal and not for everyone.
Dictionary definition
Not meant to be shared publicly; kept personal or limited to certain people.
Example sentences
Private in a sentence
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We had a private talk after class.
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Private information should be shared only with trusted adults when needed.
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What does private mean?
Private means personal and not for everyone.
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WordPrivate.
Partadjective.
MeaningPrivate means personal and not for everyone.
ExampleExample: That journal is private.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pry · vit
- Strongest beat
- pry
- Ending
- vit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pry.
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Synonyms
Words like Private
personalUse for things belonging to one's own life.
confidentialUse when information should be kept limited.
Antonyms
Opposite words
publicUse when something is open to everyone.
sharedUse when information is openly given to others.
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Word family
Private word family
Base word
private
noun
privacy
The state of keeping personal information protected.
adverb
privately
Adverb form.
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Hint for students
personal and not for everyone.
Common mix-up
Private is not the same as public. Private means personal and not for everyone.
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