secret

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This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 23-03-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 3 Adjective 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsiːkɹət/
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[change] Noun

Singular secret

Plural secrets

1. Hidden or unknown information.

   Can you keep a secret?

[change] Adjective

Positive secret

Comparative more secret

Superlative most secret

1. Known by a small group; hidden.

   We found her secret diary.

• Usage note: most secret = top secret

[change] Synonyms

• hidden
• occult

[change] Related words

• secretive
• secretly
• secrecy
• top secret