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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCovertly
/ˈkoʊvərtli/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that is marked by secrecy; secretly or stealthily.
"The agents met covertly to exchange vital intelligence information." - 2
Without being openly acknowledged or displayed.
"She covertly supported the opposing campaign while maintaining neutrality publicly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French past participle 'covert', meaning 'covered', originating from the Latin 'cooperire'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe actions performed secretly or under cover.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Covertly" is said worldwide
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secrètement
Transliteration: səkʁɛt.mɑ̃
"Ils ont agi secrètement pour éviter d'attirer l'attention."
versteckt
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛkt
"Sie arbeiteten versteckt an dem neuen Projekt."
clandestinamente
Transliteration: klandestiˈnamente
"I documenti sono stati trasferiti clandestinamente."
furtivamente
Transliteration: fuɾtiβaˈmente
"Entró furtivamente a la habitación para no despertar a nadie."
clandestinamente
Transliteration: klɐ̃de.stʃi.naˈmẽ.tʃi
"Eles operavam clandestinamente nas sombras."
गुप्त रूप से
Transliteration: gupt roop se
"उन्होंने गुप्त रूप से बैठक आयोजित की।"
秘密地
Transliteration: mìmì de
"他们秘密地将会面安排在深夜。"
은밀하게
Transliteration: eunmilhage
"그들은 은밀하게 계획을 추진했다."
ひそかに
Transliteration: hisoka ni
Script: 密かに
"彼はひそかにその計画を進めていた。"
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