Private
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not for public use or knowledge. It denotes something confidential or personal.
“The meeting was held in a private room away from the main office.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpraɪvət/
Syllables
pri·vate
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Contains V and double I; common letter combinations
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Worth 12 points; the V adds scoring potential
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