secrets

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/ˈsiːkɹɪts/ English

Definitions

noun

A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.“"Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I."”
The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.“The secret to a long-lasting marriage is compromise.”
Something not understood or known.
Private seclusion.“The work was done in secret, so that nobody could object.”

verb

To make or keep secret.
To hide secretly.“He was so scared for his safety he secreted arms around the house.”

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Synonyms

dern hush-hush confidential privy private clandestine occult cloak-and-dagger on the quiet hole-and-corner undercover covert secluded surreptitious hidden hugger-mugger arcanum

Associated

mysteries privilege espionage haunted potter secret revealed reveal mystery mysterious

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