We use 'private' to talk about things that one person or a small group owns or controls. These things are not for everyone to see or use. Private means personal or secret.
This is my private room at home.
She keeps her private life quiet.
Private means that only some people can enter or use a place or thing. It is not open for everyone. It is often used for rooms, places, or information that is limited or secret.
The meeting was held in a private room.
This is a private area; no entry allowed.
'Private' is a noun used to name a soldier who has the lowest rank in the army. This is the first rank that soldiers usually get after training.
The private marched with the army.
He became a private last year.
A private is someone who works in business or a company that is not controlled by the government. Private people or companies work for themselves or private owners.
She is a private who owns a small shop.
Private companies pay more taxes.
'Private' is used when something happens quietly or alone, without other people around. It means the action is not for public knowledge or care.
They had a private talk after class.
We need a private moment to think.
'Private' describes education or schools that are not run by government money. These are usually paid by families or private groups.
He goes to a private school near here.
Private lessons are often more expensive.
'Private' means something belongs to a person or group and is not for public use. It can be land, house, or object owned by someone.
He has private property in the city.
This is a private car, not a taxi.
