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Webster 1913 Edition


Privately

Pri′vate-ly

(prī′vā̍t-ly̆)
,
adv.
1.
In a private manner; not openly; without the presence of others.
2.
In a manner affecting an individual; personally; not officially;
as, he is not
privately
benefited
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Privately

PRI'VATELY

,
adv.
In a secret manner; not openly or publicly.
1.
In a manner affecting an individual or company. He is not privately benefited.

Definition 2024


privately

privately

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Adverb

privately (comparative more privately, superlative most privately)

  1. In a private manner.
    • 2012 May 13, Andrew Benson, “Williams's Pastor Maldonado takes landmark Spanish Grand Prix win”, in BBC Sport:
      Alonso and Ferrari may well privately regret the decision to delay their second pit stop until two laps after Maldonado made his on the 24th of 66 laps.

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