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The note was anonymous, so we did not know who wrote it.
What does Anonymous mean?
Anonymous means without a name given.
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Not named or not known by name.
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Anonymous means a person, note, source, or action is not named.
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WordAnonymous.
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MeaningAnonymous means without a name given.
ExampleExample: The note was anonymous, so we did not know who wrote it.
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- Syllables
- uh · non · uh · mus
- Strongest beat
- non
- Ending
- mus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on non.
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namedUse when a name is provided.
identifiedUse when someone or something is clearly known.
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Anonymous word family
Base word
anonymous
adverb
anonymously
In a way that does not reveal a name.
noun
anonymity
The state of being unnamed or unidentified.
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