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- pronunciation:
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- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If a gift is anonymous, then nobody knows who is giving it. If you receive an anonymous valentine, you don't know who sent it to you. The person who the valentine is from didn't put their name on it and isn't telling anybody.
The animal shelter received a large anonymous donation last week. They are so happy for the money, but they don't know who to thank for it. |
| definition 2: |
If you get a letter from an anonymous person, you don't know who the letter is from because they didn't give their name.
An anonymous witness reported the crime to the police.The complaint was made by an anonymous person.- similar words:
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| derivation: |
anonymously (adv.) |
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