The difference between Clandestine and Secret
When used as adjectives, clandestine means done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose, whereas secret means being or kept hidden.
Secret is also noun with the meaning: knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Secret is also verb with the meaning: to make or keep secret.
check bellow for the other definitions of Clandestine and Secret
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Clandestine as an adjective:
Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
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Clandestine as an adjective (freemasonry, of a person or lodge):
Not recognized as a regular member.
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Secret as a noun (countable, uncountable):
Knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Examples:
"Can you keep a secret? So can I."
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Secret as a noun:
The key or principle by which something is made clear; the knack.
Examples:
"The secret to a long-lasting marriage is compromise."
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Secret as a noun:
Something not understood or known.
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Secret as a noun (archaic, in the plural):
The genital organs.
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Secret as an adjective:
Being or kept hidden.
Examples:
"We went down a secret passage."
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Secret as an adjective (obsolete):
Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.
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Secret as an adjective (obsolete):
Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.
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Secret as an adjective (obsolete):
Separate; distinct.
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Secret as a verb (transitive):
To make or keep secret.
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Secret as a verb (transitive):
To hide secretly.
Examples:
"He was so scared for his safety he secreted arms around the house."