privately

adverb
UK /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/
US /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

In a way that keeps things secret or just for you.

She told me privately that she was moving away.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In a place where other people cannot see or hear you.

They talked privately in the garden.

3. By a person or company, not by the government.

The school is privately owned.

4. In your own thoughts, without telling anyone.

Privately, he hoped it would rain.