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kept private or confined to those intimately concerned; "it was discussed privately between the two men"; "privately, she thought differently"; "some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat"; "he was questioned in private"

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned; "it was discussed privately between the two men"; "privately, she thought differently"; "some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat"; "he was questioned in private"

In a manner affecting an individual; personally not officially; as, he is not privately benefited.

adv. In a secret manner ; not openly or publicly ;-in a manner affecting an individual or company.