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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of unknown identity, as an author or donor.
The crime was reported by an anonymous caller.The donor of the gift wished to remain anonymous.- synonyms:
- innominate, nameless
- similar words:
- faceless, unknown
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| definition 2: |
given, created, or carried out by a person who wishes to be unknown or whose identity can't be discovered.
The anonymous gift came as a great surprise to him.The anonymous letter contained a threat.The museum has numerous anonymous works dating from this period. |
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| derivation: |
anonymously (adv.) |
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