Private meaning in English
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Definition
private: confidential; personal, of one's own; covert, clandestine
Bruno owns two private jets. They belong to him and nobody else.
a private school a school which does not receive financial support from the government
private lessons lessons for only one person (not a group)
a private (in the military): a soldier (in the military)
Examples
- "Hardwood floors in living & dining room and kitchen, granite countertops, oak cabinets, stainless appliances, private patio, wall-to-wall carpet in bedroom, walk-in closet, air conditioning"
- "This includes finding your new home and paying the rent, shipping your furniture to your chosen destination, and even providing a private American education for your children."
- "Subject: A very private matter"
- "You'd like my private minitel number?"
- "Embarrassed zoo employees say that killing such "problem animals" is standard procedure, and reported that Shoshana will be given a lethal injection in a private ceremony attended by only a veterinarian and a priest."
- "Bruno : (to Susie) Susie, welcome aboard my private helicopter, my love."
- "Don't forget the winner of the contest will spend a weekend with me on my private jet (also a contractual obligation)."
- "Do you understand me now, private?"
- "Large, private terrace with views of the city"
- "Private car mileage @56c/mile"
- "Not only are private plane flights expensive and wasteful, but Horatio is terrified of machines, with the exception of his juicer."
- "So does everyone at Delavigne have a private pension plan?"
- "I'm also aware that Tuesdays are typically reserved for your private talks with Susie."
- "This next wine is from our private reserve."
- "Hannah : Yes, and we didn't get any help with relocation costs, or a free private education for our hypothetical children."
- "Property one has a shared garden rather than a private one and a kitchenette rather than a separate kitchen."
- "I am looking for a 2 bedroom apartment to rent with a private garden."
- "I have impulsively decided to cancel the private plane flight with Horatio planned for this month."
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