B2 adjective Neutral

anonymous

/əˈnɒnɪməs/

Describes a person not identified by name, or a creative work where the author's identity is withheld or unknown. It is frequently used in contexts involving privacy, security, or when someone wishes to avoid public recognition.

Ejemplos

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1

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

2

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

3

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverbio
anonymously
Adjetivo
anonymous
Relacionado
anonymization
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A-Non-Name': 'A' (without) + 'Non' (no) + 'Name' (nym). It literally means having no name.

Quiz rápido

The witness provided an ____ tip to the police to help solve the case without revealing their identity.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anonymous

Ejemplos

1

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

everyday

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

2

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

formal

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

3

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

informal

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

4

Participants in the study completed an anonymous questionnaire to ensure their privacy was protected.

academic

Participants in the study completed an anonymous questionnaire to ensure their privacy was protected.

5

An anonymous donor contributed one million dollars to the university's scholarship fund.

business

An anonymous donor contributed one million dollars to the university's scholarship fund.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverbio
anonymously
Adjetivo
anonymous
Relacionado
anonymization

Colocaciones comunes

anonymous source anonymous source
remain anonymous remain anonymous
anonymous donation anonymous donation
anonymous tip anonymous tip
strictly anonymous strictly anonymous

Frases Comunes

anonymous tip-off

anonymous tip-off

anonymous feedback

anonymous feedback

choose to remain anonymous

choose to remain anonymous

Se confunde a menudo con

anonymous vs unanimous

Unanimous means everyone is in complete agreement, whereas anonymous means the identity is unknown.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when you want to highlight that a person's name is not being shared, whether by choice or because it is unknown. It is common in journalism, law, and online interactions.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling with 'unanimous'. Remember that 'an-on' refers to 'no name'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A-Non-Name': 'A' (without) + 'Non' (no) + 'Name' (nym). It literally means having no name.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'anonymos', combining 'an-' (without) and 'onyma' (name).

Patrones gramaticales

Used before a noun (an anonymous caller) Used after a linking verb (He wished to remain anonymous)
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Contexto cultural

In internet culture, 'Anonymous' is also the name of a well-known decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective.

Quiz rápido

The witness provided an ____ tip to the police to help solve the case without revealing their identity.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anonymous

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triunior

C1

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pretracttion

C1

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microprivic

C1

To selectively remove or strip away minuscule, often essential, components from a larger structure or system. This verb describes a process of highly precise deprivation occurring at a microscopic or granular level.

extraprehendery

C1

Describing knowledge or insights that lie beyond the standard limits of human perception or intellectual grasp. It often refers to concepts that are highly abstract, metaphysical, or so complex that they require a specialized or transcendent way of thinking to be understood.

circumscendic

C1

Describing a movement or path that involves climbing or scaling around the perimeter of an object. It often refers to a circuitous upward trajectory used to bypass obstacles or cover the entirety of a vertical structure.

rematerine

C1

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explicine

C1

Describes information, structures, or concepts that are inherently self-explanatory and unfold their meaning clearly without the need for external interpretation. It refers to a state of being naturally transparent or methodically detailed in a way that precludes ambiguity.

comdurist

C1

Describing an attitude or strategy characterized by an unyielding, steadfast commitment to enduring challenges over a long period. It refers to the quality of being resolutely persistent despite significant hardship or delay in results.

dishospation

C1

Describing an attitude or environment that is significantly lacking in hospitality or friendliness toward guests. It denotes an actively unwelcoming, cold, or repellent reception in social, professional, or academic settings.

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