adv Uncommon
anonymously
uh-NO-nuh-muhs-lee
Anonymously (adv) means Without giving one's name. Example: “He donated the money anonymously.”
adv
1
Without giving one's name.
"He donated the money anonymously."
"The report was submitted anonymously to protect the source."
How to use anonymously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone without revealing who did it.
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Etymology
From anonymous plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Rhymes for anonymously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “anonymously” mean?
The word “anonymously” means without giving one's name. In plain terms, done without revealing who did it.
How do you pronounce “anonymously”?
“Anonymously” is pronounced uh-NO-nuh-muhs-lee (/əˈnɒnəməsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “anonymously” in a sentence?
Here is “anonymously” used in a sentence: “He donated the money anonymously.”
What part of speech is “anonymously”?
“Anonymously” is an adverb.
Is “anonymously” a common word?
“Anonymously” is an uncommon word in modern English.