covertly — in a way that is not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊvərtli/
Korean meaning: 은밀하게, 비밀리에, 몰래
Korean pronunciation: **커**벌틀리
Example Sentences
- She covertly checked her phone during the boring meeting, pretending to take notes.
- The detective covertly followed the suspect through the crowded market.
- He covertly ate his roommate's leftover pizza while everyone was asleep.
covertly
ADVERB//ˈkoʊvərtli//
in a way that is not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly
in a way that is not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly
Moving covertly, acting overtly, working expertly!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'covert'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '덮인, 숨겨진'이라는 의미였습니다. 중세 시대 사냥꾼들이 숲속에 숨어서 사냥감을 기다리던 은밀한 장소를 'covert'라고 불렀던 것에서 시작되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“She covertly checked her phone during the boring meeting, pretending to take notes.”
“The detective covertly followed the suspect through the crowded market.”
“He covertly ate his roommate's leftover pizza while everyone was asleep.”
“The journalist covertly recorded the conversation to expose the corruption.”
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