Meaning
Something you know but do not tell other people.
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Word origin
From Latin secretus, meaning set apart or hidden.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- secretus
Grammar
Examples
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To "keep a secret" means not to tell it.
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A "secret" is a thing that you do not tell.
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"Secrets" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: secret, anybody, perfect and 7 more words.