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Synonyms & Antonyms of secret
(Entry 1 of 2)
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?
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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
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- 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 hard work and dedication
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adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of secret (Entry 2 of 2)
1
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
- a secret operation to rescue captive soldiers behind enemy lines
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2
working on missions in which one's objectives, activities, or true identity are not publicly revealed
- secret agents whose wartime exploits were known only by top government officials
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3
screened or sequestered from view
- a secret cave that is screened by trees
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4
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
- proprietary information that the company does its best to keep secret
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The first known use of secret was in the 14th century
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