anonymous

adjective · uh-NON-i-mus

CEFR C1

with a name that is not known or not given

गुमनाम, अज्ञात

Usage

anonymous letterremain anonymousanonymous donor

Examples

The police received an anonymous call about a stolen scooter.

The donor of the new library asked to remain anonymous.

Common mistake

The writer of the letter is anonymously.

The writer of the letter is anonymous.

After 'is', use the adjective, not the adverb.

Remember: An-onym-ous: 'an' = no, 'onym' = name.

Useful for

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