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anonymously

/əˈnɒnəməsli/

Meanings
adverb
In an anonymous manner; without a name.

Examples :

"The student submitted the complaint anonymously, hoping to avoid any retribution. "
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Related Words

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hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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name noun

/neɪm/

Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.

"My sister's name is Emily. "

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submitted verb

/səbˈmɪtɪd/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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anonymous adjective

/əˈnɒnəməs/

Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.

"The anonymous donation to the school library was a surprise. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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complaint noun

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

The act of complaining.

"My complaint about the noisy neighbors was finally heard by the landlord. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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retribution noun

/ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

"After Mark cheated on the exam, the teacher's retribution was to fail him for the entire course. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

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avoid verb

/əˈvɔɪd/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

"To avoid conflict with her brother, Sarah tried not to talk to him. "