Meaning

• A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

  ""Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I.""

• The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.

  "The secret to a long-lasting marriage is compromise."

• Something not understood or known.

• Private seclusion.

  "The work was done in secret, so that nobody could object."

• (in the plural) The genital organs.

• A form of steel skullcap.

• (often in the plural) Any prayer spoken inaudibly and not aloud; especially, one of the prayers in the Mass, immediately following the "orate, fratres", said inaudibly by the celebrant.

Meaning

• To make or keep secret.

• To hide secretly.

  "He was so scared for his safety he secreted arms around the house."

Meaning

• Being or kept hidden.

  "We went down a secret passage."

• Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.

• Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.

• Separate; distinct.