Definitions

1. noun

A fact or circumstance that is not publicly known, especially because it is considered too sensitive or embarrassing to be disclosed.

“The secret to making the perfect soufflé is to not open the oven door until it’s done.”

2. noun

A piece of information that is kept hidden or concealed, especially for a particular purpose or to gain an advantage.

“The company’s secret formula for their best-selling product was never revealed to the public.”

3. adjective

Kept hidden or confidential; not publicly known or disclosed.

“The secret meeting with the foreign leader was never made public.”

4. verb

To keep or reveal something confidential or hidden.

“She decided to secret her fears from her friends.”

5. verb

To put or hide something in a secret place.

“He secreted his valuables in a safe place.”