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How to pronounce “secret

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Pronunciation guide for secret

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of secret with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Blank Spots on the Mapgoing to talk about the secret part of
Definition summary
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce secret

Blank Spots on the Map

going to talk about the secret part of

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “secret

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
  • The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.
  • Something not understood or known.
  • (uncountable) Private seclusion.
  • (archaic, in the plural) The genital organs.
  • (historical) A form of steel skullcap.
  • (Christianity, often in the plural) Any prayer spoken inaudibly and not aloud; especially, one of the prayers in the Tridentine Mass, immediately following the "orate, fratres", said inaudibly by the celebrant.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive, rare) To make or keep secret. [from late 16th c.]
  • (transitive, rare) To hide secretly.
  • [Adjective]
  • Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
  • (obsolete) Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.
  • (obsolete) Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.
  • (obsolete) Separate; distinct.

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