Cool MateMeaning of Anonymous
with a name that is not known or that is not made public
In simple words: Not known by name or not identified.
Anonymous in a sentence
- an anonymous donor
- The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to **remain anonymous**.
- the largely anonymous perpetrators of terrorist acts
- an anonymous letter
- long stretches of dull and anonymous countryside
- new housing estates with their anonymous tower blocks and large barren spaces
How to use Anonymous
Used in contexts where someone's identity is not revealed. Can be formal when discussing reports or feedback, but can also be used informally when talking about online comments.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'anonymous' as 'a name-less' — no name attached.
Related words
Collocations with Anonymous
Opposites of Anonymous
- known
- identified
- named
Common mistakes with Anonymous
- Confused with 'unknown' — 'anonymous' means no name, 'unknown' means not known at all.
- Using 'anonymously' incorrectly as a noun instead of as an adverb.
- Mixing up the spelling with similar words like 'anonymus'.
Anonymous appears in
Anonymous in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجهول
غير معروف بالاسم أو غير محدد الهوية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নামহীন
নামে পরিচিত নয় বা শনাক্ত করা হয়নি।
- GermanDeutsch
Anonym
Nicht namentlich bekannt oder nicht identifiziert.
- SpanishEspañol
Anónimo
No conocido por nombre o no identificado.
- Persianفارسی
ناشناس
کسی که اسمش معلوم نیست یا هویتش مشخص نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Anonyme
Pas connu par son nom ou non identifié.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अज्ञात
नाम से अज्ञात या पहचाना नहीं गया।
- ItalianItaliano
Anonimo
Non conosciuto per nome o non identificato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Anônimo
Não conhecido pelo nome ou não identificado.
- RussianРусский
Анонимный
Неизвестный по имени или не идентифицированный.
- Urduاردو
نامعلوم, گمنام
نام سے ناواقف یا شناخت نہ کیا گیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
匿名的
不知道名字或未被认出的。
More words like Anonymous
- Unknown
- Secret
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- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Anonymous
What does Anonymous mean?
Not known by name or not identified.
What is the definition of Anonymous?
with a name that is not known or that is not made public
How do you use Anonymous in a sentence?
an anonymous donor
Can you give another example of Anonymous?
The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to **remain anonymous**.
What are synonyms for Anonymous?
Common alternatives include unidentified, nameless, unknown, incognito, secret.
What is the opposite of Anonymous?
Opposite meanings include known, identified, named.
What words go with Anonymous?
It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, completely, entirely, totally, prefer to remain anonymous, wish to remain anonymous.
What are common mistakes when using Anonymous?
Confused with 'unknown' — 'anonymous' means no name, 'unknown' means not known at all. Using 'anonymously' incorrectly as a noun instead of as an adverb. Mixing up the spelling with similar words like 'anonymus'.
How do you pronounce Anonymous?
US: /["/əˈnɑːnɪməs/"]/, UK: /["/əˈnɒnɪməs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Anonymous?
Used in contexts where someone's identity is not revealed. Can be formal when discussing reports or feedback, but can also be used informally when talking about online comments.
What CEFR level is Anonymous?
"Anonymous" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.