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anonymous
Meaning: not identified by name; of unknown origin
anonymous in a sentence
How anonymous is used in real sentences:
The donor asked to remain anonymous so no one would know who gave the money.
Because the survey responses were kept anonymous, students felt free to give honest answers.
“One afternoon, an anonymous note appeared under the council shell, signed only, “A Friend.” It urged the elders to let any sea creature compete for the role.”
— from the passage The Lantern Captain
Synonyms for anonymous
Other words for anonymous — unnamed, unidentified and nameless — carry the same meaning.
- unnamed
- unidentified
- nameless
Antonyms of anonymous
Words that mean the opposite of anonymous:
- identified
- named
Where it comes from
From Greek anonymos 'without a name'
Word parts
- a/an — without/lack of
anonymous: an- (without) + onym (name)
Memory hook
A-NON-ymous — NO NAME is known.