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private

/ˈpraɪvət/
pri · vate ˈpraɪ · vət
English Definition
adj. belonging to or for the use of one person or group
中文释义
私人的，私有的
Significado en Español
privado
한국어 뜻
사적인, 개인의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
riêng tư, cá nhân
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Example Sentence

This is a private matter between us.

这是我们之间的私人事务。

Synonyms
personal confidential exclusive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “private”:

  1. A shared
  2. B personal
  3. C open
  4. D public
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B — personal. “private” means adj. belonging to or for the use of one person or group

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

This is a ______ garden, so only the family members may enter it.

  1. A public
  2. B private
  3. C shared
  4. D locked
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B — private. “private” means adj. belonging to or for the use of one person or group

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Common questions about “private”

What does “private” mean?

private — adj. belonging to or for the use of one person or group. In Chinese: 私人的，私有的.

How do you pronounce “private”?

private is pronounced /ˈpraɪvət/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pri · vate.

How do you use “private” in a sentence?

This is a private matter between us. (这是我们之间的私人事务。)

What are synonyms for “private”?

personal, confidential, exclusive — all close in meaning to private (adj. belonging to or for the use of one person or group).

Is “private” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. private appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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