anonymous

Elementary

/əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

adjective
Being unknown, unrecognized

anonymous in a sentence

  • “Mary received a love poem from an anonymous admirer.”
  • “The donor wishes to remain anonymous .”
  • “An anonymous buyer purchased the painting.”
  • “The college received an anonymous gift.”

What does “anonymous” mean?

anonymous (adjective) means being unknown, unrecognized. It is pronounced /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "anonymous" mean?
anonymous (adjective) means: Being unknown, unrecognized
How do you pronounce "anonymous"?
"anonymous" is pronounced /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "anonymous" in a sentence?
Here is "anonymous" used in a sentence: Mary received a love poem from an anonymous admirer.

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