Private
Adjective
UK
/ˈpraɪ.vət/
US
/ˈpraɪ.vət/
Level: a2
Definition
Not open or shared with everyone.
Example
"They had a private conversation in the quiet room."
"She keeps her private life separate from her work and rarely shares personal details."
"This beach is private property, so only members and their guests are allowed to enter."
Explanation
Private describes something that is personal, secret, or not meant to be shared with everyone. It can refer to information, spaces, conversations, or property that belong to a person or a small group only. When something is private, others should not see or use it without permission. For example, a private room, private message, or private life. The word helps show boundaries between personal matters and public ones.