What is the meaning of privately?

adverb

  • Kept private or confined to those intimately concerned.
    • usage: "it was discussed privately between the two men"; "privately, she thought differently"; "some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat"; "he was questioned in private"
  • By a private person or interest.
    • usage: "a privately financed campaign"
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