secret — something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːkrət/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret recipe makes the world's best kimchi.
- The secret to his success? He drinks 10 cups of coffee every day!
- She whispered the secret password: 'pizza123'.
secret
NOUN[/ˈsiːkrət/]
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Two kids share a secret behind the school gym, whispering carefully.
Se-cret whispered behind curtains — hidden from all!
Forget the secret, release the regret.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'secretus', the past participle of 'secernere' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to separate'. The word entered English through Old French 'secret'.
Breakdown
Latin 'se-' (apart) + 'cernere' (to sift, separate) = secretus (separated, private) = secret
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret recipe makes the world's best kimchi.”
“The secret to his success? He drinks 10 cups of coffee every day!”
“She whispered the secret password: 'pizza123'.”
“The secret meeting was discovered by a curious cat.”
“Can you keep this secret between us?”
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