anonymous
Anonymous (adj) means not identified by name; of unknown identity. Example: “An anonymous donor paid off the school's entire lunch debt.”
How to Use Anonymous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout a name attached, so nobody knows who it was.
Word Forms
more anonymous comparative, most anonymous superlative
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An _____ donor paid off the school's entire lunch debt.
Etymology
From Late Latin anonymus, from Ancient Greek anonymos, "without a name," from an- ("without") plus onoma ("name").
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What does “anonymous” mean?
The word “anonymous” means not identified by name; of unknown identity. In plain terms, without a name attached, so nobody knows who it was.
How do you pronounce “anonymous”?
“Anonymous” is pronounced uh-NON-uh-muhs (/əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ in IPA).
How do you use “anonymous” in a sentence?
Here is “anonymous” used in a sentence: “An anonymous donor paid off the school's entire lunch debt.”
What is the opposite of “anonymous”?
The opposite of “anonymous” — its antonyms — is onymous.
What part of speech is “anonymous”?
“Anonymous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “anonymous” come from?
The word “anonymous” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin anonymus, from Ancient Greek anonymos, "without a name," from an- ("without") plus onoma ("name").
Is “anonymous” a common word?
“Anonymous” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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