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unanimously
Unanimously (adv) means With everyone in agreement; without any dissent. Example: “The committee voted unanimously to extend the deadline.”
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With everyone in agreement; without any dissent.
"The committee voted unanimously to extend the deadline."
"The villagers unanimously agreed to rebuild the old bridge."
"The judges unanimously chose her painting as the winner of the contest."
How to use unanimously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way where everyone agrees.
Common pairings
unanimously approved
unanimously elected
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unanimously
- Superlative
- most unanimously
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Etymology
From unanimous + -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unanimously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unanimously” mean?
The word “unanimously” means with everyone in agreement; without any dissent. In plain terms, in a way where everyone agrees.
How do you use “unanimously” in a sentence?
Here is “unanimously” used in a sentence: “The committee voted unanimously to extend the deadline.”
What part of speech is “unanimously”?
“Unanimously” is an adverb.
Is “unanimously” a common word?
“Unanimously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between unanimously and overwhelmingly?
Unanimously means with everyone in agreement and without any dissent, while overwhelmingly means by a very large majority that may still include some dissenters. A vote passed overwhelmingly is not necessarily unanimous.
How is unanimously typically used in a sentence?
Unanimously is an adverb that modifies verbs like vote, agree, or decide, as in the board voted unanimously to approve the plan. It describes the manner in which a decision was reached, emphasizing complete agreement.
What is the difference between unanimously and unanimous?
Unanimous is the adjective form describing a decision or vote itself, as in a unanimous decision, while unanimously is the adverb describing how an action was carried out, as in they voted unanimously. The two share the same meaning of total agreement but function differently in a sentence.
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