anonymously — in a way that does not reveal one's name or identity
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that does not reveal one's name or identity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɑːnɪməsli/
Example Sentences
- The survey responses were collected anonymously to ensure honest feedback.
- The CEO received a love letter anonymously, and now he's checking everyone's handwriting during meetings.
- She anonymously left cookies for her neighbors every morning.
anonymously
ADVERB[/əˈnɑːnɪməsli/]
in a way that does not reveal one's name or identity
She donated anonymously, leaving no name on the envelope of cash.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'anonymous', which combines 'an-' (without) and 'onyma' (name). The term was used in ancient Greece to denote works without attribution, and evolved through Latin and Old French before entering Middle English, eventually acquiring the adverbial suffix '-ly' in modern English.
Breakdown
an- (without) + -onym (name, from Greek onyma) + -ous (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming an adverb).
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📝Examples
“The survey responses were collected anonymously to ensure honest feedback.”
“The CEO received a love letter anonymously, and now he's checking everyone's handwriting during meetings.”
“She anonymously left cookies for her neighbors every morning.”
“He anonymously sent pizza to the fire station, but forgot to pay anonymously too.”
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