Anonymously: meaning, definitions and examples

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anonymously

 

[ əˈnɒnɪməsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

online interactions

In a way that hides the true identity of the person performing an action or sharing information.

Synonyms

confidentially, privately, secretly

Examples of usage

  • He posted the controversial opinions anonymously on the forum.
  • She chose to donate money anonymously to avoid recognition.
  • The whistleblower submitted the evidence anonymously to protect their safety.
Context #2 | Adverb

medical field

In a way that keeps the patient's identity unknown or protected.

Synonyms

confidentially, privately

Examples of usage

  • The patient's records were accessed anonymously to maintain confidentiality.
  • The survey responses were collected anonymously to ensure honest feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "anonymously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anonimamente

🇮🇳 गुमनाम रूप से

🇩🇪 anonym

🇮🇩 secara anonim

🇺🇦 анонімно

🇵🇱 anonimowo

🇯🇵 匿名で (とくめいで)

🇫🇷 anonymement

🇪🇸 anónimamente

🇹🇷 anonim olarak

🇰🇷 익명으로 (익명으로)

🇸🇦 بشكل مجهول

🇨🇿 anonymně

🇸🇰 anonymne

🇨🇳 匿名地 (tòumíng de)

🇸🇮 anonimno

🇮🇸 nafnlaust

🇰🇿 анонимді түрде

🇬🇪 ანონიმურად (anonimurad)

🇦🇿 anonim olaraq

🇲🇽 anónimamente

Etymology

The word 'anonymously' originated from the Greek word 'anōnumos', which means 'nameless'. The concept of anonymity has been important throughout history in various contexts, such as literature, politics, and online communication. Maintaining anonymity can provide protection, freedom of expression, and privacy in different situations.

See also: anonymity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,627, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.