anonymous
/əˈnɑːnɪməs/
a · non · y · mous
/ə · ˈnɑː · nɪ · məs/
English Definition
adj. unknown name, identity
Significado en Español
anónimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô danh, ẩn danh
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Example Sentence
The donor wishes to remain anonymous.
捐助者希望匿名。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
an(without)+onym(name)+ous(adj.)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “anonymous”.
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A
Famous
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B
Nameless
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C
Known
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D
Recognizable
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B — Nameless.
“anonymous” means adj. unknown name, identity
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The generous gift came from a secret, ______ donor who wished to stay unknown.
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A
famous
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B
known
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C
obvious
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D
anonymous
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D — anonymous.
“anonymous” means adj. unknown name, identity
Common questions about “anonymous”
What does “anonymous” mean?
anonymous — adj. unknown name, identity. In Chinese: 匿名的.
How do you pronounce “anonymous”?
anonymous is pronounced /əˈnɑːnɪməs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · non · y · mous.
How do you use “anonymous” in a sentence?
The donor wishes to remain anonymous. (捐助者希望匿名。)
What are synonyms for “anonymous”?
unnamed, unidentified — all close in meaning to anonymous (adj. unknown name, identity).
Is “anonymous” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. anonymous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “anonymous”?
an(without)+onym(name)+ous(adj.)
