publicly
/'pʌblikli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a way that is done, seen, or known by people in general; not privately: This refers to actions, statements, or events that are open to general observation or knowledge.
- By the government or state for the benefit of the general population: This refers to something being provided or funded by public authorities.
Usage and Examples
Adverb (Openly, for all to see/know):
- The company's financial results were publicly announced.
- He publicly apologized for his mistake during the press conference.
- The data is publicly available on their website.
Adverb (By or for the public):
- The park is publicly owned and maintained by the city.
- She advocates for publicly funded healthcare.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
"To go public": This is an idiom meaning to reveal something previously private or secret to the general public, or for a company to offer its shares for sale on the stock market for the first time.
- After years of speculation, the celebrity finally went public with their relationship.
- The tech startup plans to go public next year.
"Publicly traded": A term used to describe a company whose shares are available for purchase by the general public on a stock exchange.
- Apple is a publicly traded company.
Variants and Related Words
- Public (adj): Of, concerning, or affecting the people as a whole. (e.g., , )
- Publicize (verb): To make something widely known; to advertise. (e.g., )
- Publication (noun): The act of making something publicly known, or a printed work (like a book or magazine) issued for public distribution.
Synonyms
- Openly: Without concealment; openly.
- Overtly: In a way that is done or shown openly; not secretly.
- For all to see: An informal phrase meaning very openly.
Antonyms
- Privately: In a private manner; not in public.
- Secretly: In a secret manner; not known by others.
- Confidentially: In a way that is meant to be kept secret or private.
Related Phrases
- In the public eye: Being famous and subject to public scrutiny.
- Politicians live their lives in the public eye.
- Public domain: The state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole, especially not subject to copyright.
- That book's copyright has expired, so it is now in the public domain.
Adverb
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by the public or the people generally
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publicly provided medical care
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publicly financed schools
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in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
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she admitted publicly to being a communist
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