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secret

/ˈsiːkɹət/
Meanings
  • noun

    Something that is kept hidden from others or not made public.

    - "The thief left a note with the secret location of the hidden treasure."
    - "His secret admirer sent him an anonymous love letter."
  • noun

    A hidden or unidentified agent or influence.

    - "The secret weapon of the military was never revealed to the public."
    - "The real reason for his sudden departure was a secret even from his closest friends."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsiːkɹət/



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Antonyms

overt
Synonyms

dern
Rhymes
Words rhyming with secret
mystery , history , variety , reality
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. secret (fr) : Intimate or familiar.

  2. secret (es) : Quiet or hidden.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. secretary (en) : A person employed to write letters, take dictation, and perform other clerical duties.

  2. secrets (en) : Plural form of secret.

Variants
List of all variants of secret that leads to same result
secret , secreter , secretest , secretly , in secret , secrets , secret ballot , secret ballots , secret partner , secret partners , secret police , secret polices , secret sauce , secret sauces , Secret Service , secret service , secret services , secret societies , secret society , secret admirer , secret agent , secret agents
Forms
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secrets (plural), secreted (past tense and past participle of secret)

Etymology
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Old English 'scierete,' from 'scierian,' to hide or conceal.

Trivia
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  1. The longest word in the English language with only one vowel is 'rhythm'. However, the longest word without any repeated letters is 'secretariat'.

  2. The term 'secret agent' was first used in the 16th century to refer to a diplomat or envoy.

  3. The word 'secret' is derived from the Old English word 'scierete', which means 'hidden' or 'concealed'.

  4. In mathematics, a secret key is a piece of information that is used to encrypt and decrypt data.

Related Concepts
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  1. confidentiality: The protection of sensitive or private information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

  2. conspiracy theory: A belief that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret, often large or complex, plot by powerful and influential people, typically for evil or unconstitutional purposes.

Culture
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Throughout history, secrets have played a significant role in literature, art, and society. In literature, secrets often drive the plot and create suspense and intrigue. In art, secrets can be symbolic or represent hidden meanings. In society, secrets can be used to maintain power or control, or to protect personal information.

How to Memorize "secret"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, locked box with the word 'secret' engraved on it.
    - Visualize the box being opened to reveal a hidden message or object.
    - Practice visualizing the word 'secret' in different contexts and situations.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'secret' with the image of a key.
    - Remember that a secret is something that is hidden and not shared with others.
    - Create a mental image of a secret agent or detective uncovering a hidden truth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Silly Hippos Can't Understand People' to remember the definition of secret as something hidden.
    - Create a memorable phrase or sentence to help remember the meaning of the word.
    - Use rhyming words or associations to help remember the spelling and pronunciation of the word.

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