covertly
adverb/ˈkoʊvərtli/
Frequency rank: #15,403 most common English word
Meaning
in a secret or hidden manner; without being openly acknowledged.
Example sentence
The spy covertly gathered information about the enemy's plans.
Synonyms & related words
- secretly
- discreetly
- stealthily
- quietly
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