Simple meaning
What does Private mean?
Private means 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
easy
That journal is private.
medium
We had a private talk after class.
hard
Private information should be shared only with trusted adults when needed.
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.
Word family
Private word family
Base word
private
noun
privacy
The state of keeping personal information protected.
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What does private mean?
Private information is limited to trusted people, not everyone.
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