B2adjectivesocietymedia
US/əˈnɑː.nə.məs/
UK/əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/
with a name that is not known or not given
In context
The police received an anonymous letter about the missing money.
An anonymous donor gave a million dollars to the hospital.
The survey is anonymous, so please be honest in your answers.
Words that go with anonymous
adjective + noun
- anonymous letterShe got an anonymous letter in the mail.
- anonymous donorAn anonymous donor paid for the new library.
- anonymous sourceThe story came from an anonymous source.
- anonymous tipPolice acted on an anonymous tip.
- anonymous surveyStaff completed an anonymous survey about stress.
adverb + adjective
- completely anonymousThe online forum is completely anonymous.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He wants to stay anonym.Correct: He wants to stay anonymous.