Which word is nearest in meaning to stealthily?
He had left his village stealthily, without informing anyone.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Secretly
Explanation
• Stealthily means behaving in a cautious, quiet, and secretive manner so as not to be seen or heard.
• Secretly directly matches this meaning, describing an action done without others knowing about it.
• Example: The thief stealthily entered the house through the open window.Word | Meaning
Loudly | With a lot of noise or volume.
Boldly | In a confident, courageous, and daring manner.
Publicly | In a way that is open to or known by all people.