secretly

Words with a similar base: secretly

'secretly'

[secretly.r.01] as in: in secrecy; not openly

Examples:
met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library
they arranged to meet in secret

'secretly'

[secretly.r.02] as in: not openly; inwardly

Examples:
they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
hoped secretly she would change her mind

Origins

					secretly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── secret (English)
    └── secrette (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── secret (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── secretus (Latin)

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