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The story began with a nameless traveler.
What does Nameless mean?
Nameless means without a known name.
Dictionary definition
Having no known name or not being identified by name.
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The map showed a nameless creek behind the hill.
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A nameless narrator can make readers focus on actions instead of identity.
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What does nameless mean?
Nameless means having no known name or not being identified.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to nameless?
Unnamed is close in meaning to nameless.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses nameless correctly?
This sentence shows that the village is not identified by name.
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naym · lis · strongest beat: naym
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WordNameless.
Partadjective.
MeaningNameless means without a known name.
ExampleExample: The story began with a nameless traveler.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- naym · lis
- Strongest beat
- naym
- Ending
- lis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on naym.
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Antonyms
Opposite words
namedUse when a name is known or given.
identifiedUse when someone or something is clearly recognized.
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Word family
Nameless word family
Base word
name
adjective
named
Having a name or title.
adverb
namelessly
In a way that does not use a name.
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