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anonymously

a·non·y·mous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-non-uh-muh s]
    • /əˈnɒn ə məs/
    • /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-non-uh-muh s]
    • /əˈnɒn ə məs/

Definitions of anonymously word

  • adjective anonymously without any name acknowledged, as that of author, contributor, or the like: an anonymous letter to the editor; an anonymous donation. 1
  • adjective anonymously of unknown name; whose name is withheld: an anonymous author. 1
  • adjective anonymously lacking individuality, unique character, or distinction: an endless row of drab, anonymous houses. 1
  • noun anonymously In an anonymous manner; without a name. 1
  • adverb anonymously without being named 1
  • adverb anonymously without being recognised 1

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Origin of anonymously

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin anōnymus < Greek anṓnymos, equivalent to an- an-1 + -ōnym(a) (variant of ónyma) -onym (earlier (a)n- with vowel lengthening; cf. anopheles) + -os adj. suffix; see -ous

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Parts of speech for Anonymously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anonymously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for anonymously

adverb anonymously

  • incognito — having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.
  • nameless — having no name.
  • in secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
  • secretly — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.

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