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Adverb: secretly  see-krut-lee
  1. In secrecy; not openly
    "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"
    - in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT
     
  2. Not openly; inwardly
    "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind"

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