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Covertly Definition & Meaning

covertly
adverb
  1. in a covert manner; "he did it covertly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does covertly mean?
in a covert manner; "he did it covertly"
What part of speech is covertly?
Covertly is an adverb.

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