secret

secret

noun

Definition of SECRET

1

information shared only with another or with a select few <you didn't really expect him to keep a secret from his wife, did you?>

Synonyms confidence

Related Words dope, lowdown

Near Antonyms open secret

2

something hard to understand or explain <the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place>

Synonyms closed book, conundrum, enigma, head-scratcher, mystification, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle, secret

Related Words brainteaser, case, challenge, knot, matter, perplexity, poser, problem, stumper, trouble

3

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal <the secret to advancement in this company is to appear dedicated>

Synonyms gateway, key, open sesame, secret, ticket

Related Words password; accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph; approach, manner, means, method, style, system, technique, way; blueprint, design, ground plan, plan, program, scheme, strategy