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in private

privately; without others present. I'd like to speak to you in private. I enjoy spending the evening in private.

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in private

Not in public; secretly, confidentially. For example, The hearings will be conducted in private, or May I speak to you in private? [Late 1500s] For an antonym, see in public.

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in private

Not in public; secretly or confidentially.

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