privately
/ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In a private manner.
Adverb
Examples
Arley's ferry boat has been replaced by a single-span pedestrian bridge. This leads to the old Harbour Inn and the impeccably restored railway station, now part of the privately run steam-operated Severn Valley Railway.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “privately” mean?
In a private manner.
Is “privately” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.