anonymous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈnɒnɪməs/

Definition

Not identified by name; of unknown or unacknowledged source.

Examples

• An anonymous donor gave a large sum of money to the charity.

• The letter was signed by an anonymous sender.

• The police are looking for anonymous tips from the public.

How to Use anonymous

anonymous to (prepositional phrase)

Unknown or unrecognized by someone. — "The artist remained anonymous to the public for years."

Synonyms of anonymous

Words with a similar meaning to anonymous:

• unnamed
• unidentified
• unknown
• unattributed

Antonyms of anonymous

Words with the opposite meaning to anonymous:

• known
• identified
• named

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