secretly

• Наречие, означающее «тайным образом» или «без ведома других». Описывает действия, совершаемые скрытно, тайно или таким образом, чтобы избежать наблюдения или обнаружения.

An adverb meaning "in a secret manner" or "without others knowing." It describes actions done privately, covertly, or in a way intended to avoid observation or detection.

1. In a hidden mannerA2formal

   In a way that is not known by others; without being seen or noticed.

   Тайно

   • She secretly watched him from behind the curtain.
   • He secretly slipped the note into her bag.
   • They secretly planned a surprise party for her birthday.

   Синонимыcovertlyfurtivelyprivatelyslylysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyundercover

   Антонимыopenlyovertlypubliclyvisibly

2. Privately or confidentiallyB1formal

   In a way that is intended to be kept hidden from others.

   Тайно

   • The agent secretly passed the documents to his contact.
   • She secretly hoped he would call her.
   • He secretly admired her from afar.

   Синонимыconfidentiallycovertlydiscreetlyfurtivelyprivatelystealthilysurreptitiously

   Антонимыopenlyovertlypublicly