English dictionary
private
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpɹaɪvɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- not expressed
adjective
- concerning one person exclusively
adjective
- concerning things deeply private and personal
adjective
- confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
noun
- an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
Example sentences
secret (or private) thoughts
we all have individual cars
each room has a private bath
intimate correspondence
private family matters
a private place
private discussions
private lessons
a private club
a private secretary
our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value