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PRIVATE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Private.

How to pronounce private:

US

Private - as an adjective

Confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

Example: "A private place"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
public

Private - as a noun

An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the army or marines

Example: "Our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buck privatecommon soldier

Private - as an adjective satellite

Concerning things deeply private and personal

Example: "Intimate correspondence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intimate

Concerning one person exclusively

Example: "We all have individual cars"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
individual

Not expressed

Example: "Secret (or private) thoughts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secret

Example Sentences

"She enjoys spending her private time reading books."
"The company has a private jet for executive travel."
"He prefers to keep his personal life private."
"The private beach was accessible only to resort guests."
"The detective was hired to conduct a private investigation."
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Word Game Points

Is PRIVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, private is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRIVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PRIVATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, private is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIVATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PRIVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, private is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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