How to Use "Private" with Example Sentences

private (adj): belonging to or meant only for a particular person or group and not to be shared with others; not public

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Used with nouns:

"We requested private accommodations during our trip."
(accommodations, bathrooms)

"Please send it to my private address."
(address)

"Please call me on my private telephone line."
(telephone line)

"They hired a private investigator to find their son."
(investigator, agency, detective)

"He has a private airplane."
(airplane, aircraft, jet)

"She performed for a private audience."
(audience)

"He showed us his private collection of artwork."
(collection)

"I did not want to interrupt their private conversation."
(conversation, discussion, talk)

"They believe private school is the best."
(school, education)

"My doctor opened a private practice."
(practice, office)