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Secret

usgb/ˈsiːkrət/Volume
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Emotional Weight

The adjective 'secret' often suggests something important and personal is being concealed.

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She wouldn't share her secret thoughts with anyone.
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Trust and Privacy

'Secret' can imply a level of trust between people, indicating confidential information.

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He told me his secret, swearing me to secrecy.
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Sneakiness

Using 'secret' might suggest dishonesty or deception when describing actions.

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Their secret escape plan involved a disguise.
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