| secret | |
| 1. n. Knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. | |
| Can you keep a secret? So can I. | |
| 2. n. The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack. | |
| The secret to a long-lasting marriage is compromise. | |
| 3. n. Something not understood or known. | |
| 4. n. (archaic, in the plural) The genital organs. | |
| 5. adj. Being or kept hidden. | |
| We went down a secret passage. | |
| 6. adj. (obsolete) Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded. | |
| 7. adj. (obsolete) Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart. | |
| 8. adj. (obsolete) Separate; distinct. | |
| 9. v. To make or keep secret. | |
| 10. v. To hide secretly. | |
| He was so scared for his safety he secreted arms around the house. | |
