Publicly and Privately

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Publicly adverb - In a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly.

Usage example: she admitted publicly to being a communist

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Privately is an antonym for publicly.

Nearby Words: public, publicize, publicity, publicist

Privately adverb - In a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others.

Usage example: she confided to me privately that she was considering divorce

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Publicly is an antonym for privately.

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