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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /
ADJECTIVE
personal, intimate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confidential exclusive independent individual secret separate special
STRONG
closet inside particular privy
WEAK
behind the scenes clandestine close to one's chest discreet hush-hush hushed nonpublic not open off the record own reserved under one's hat unofficial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common known public
WEAK
open revealed sociable unconcealed
ADJECTIVE
hidden, isolated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
quiet secluded secret separate
STRONG
solitary
WEAK
concealed discreet removed retired sequestered withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
open public
WEAK
revealed sociable unconcealed
NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
Synonyms
STRONGEST
soldier
STRONG
GI infantry sailor
WEAK
enlisted person first-class private soldier second-class

Example Sentences

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Even if you have private insurance, you should be able to opt to pay cash and get an estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

For example, how would we value privately held assets, such as private businesses?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Police and FBI agents showed up to supplement the private guards, even though Harsimran Singh never filed a formal complaint with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Potentially excessive investment in certain areas—data centers and private credit are the two main suspects—has accumulated.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Just inside his small private entrance a wooden bench ran along the wall.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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