private

/pɹˈa‍ɪvət/

/ˈpɹaɪvət/

private

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

antonyms : public

not expressed

synonyms : secret

involving a particular person or group of people

concerning things deeply private and personal

synonyms : intimate

(of a place) quiet and without noise or people interrupting

Private

an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines

Examples

1. The rich family owned a private jet.

2. The U.S. tax code now loads the dice in favor of private pension plans.

3. The backyard is a private part of the house.

4. This information is private, so keep it on the Q.T.