Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

secret

noun
/ˈsiː.krɪt/
Definition
Something that is kept hidden or concealed from others.
Examples
  • She had a secret she couldn’t share with anyone.
  • The government kept the details of the project a secret.
  • He told her a little secret about his past.
Meaning
A secret is information that is intentionally kept from being known by others. It can involve personal matters, confidential information, or anything that an individual or group desires to keep unknown to others.
Synonyms
  • confidential
  • hidden
  • private
  • covert
  • unrevealed