anon
gb/ənˈɔn/ us/ənˈɔn/
B2
English
~ 6800
anonim, névtelen, névtelen felhasználó, anon, névtelen illető, hamarosan, hamarost
B2
INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
anon [account]/[post]/[user]
You can use an anon account if you don’t want your boss to see your posts.
Használhatsz anonim fiókot, ha nem akarod, hogy a főnököd lássa a bejegyzéseidet.
The survey allows anon responses so people can answer honestly.
A kérdőív lehetővé teszi a névtelen válaszadást, így az emberek őszintén válaszolhatnak.
An anon profile posted the leak, and no one knows who it really was.
Learner examples
I made an anon profile to ask a private question.
Anonim profilt készítettem, hogy feltehessek egy személyes kérdést.
The website lets you send anon messages.
A weboldalon névtelen üzeneteket is lehet küldeni.
She left an anon comment on the blog.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *anon* is standard in all situations, but as an adjective it is mainly internet slang. In normal spoken or written English, *anonymous* is preferred. Learners may also confuse this modern use with the old literary adverb meaning “soon.”
Meaning
Short for “anonymous” (adjective)
Collocations
anon user
|anon account
|anon post
|anon comment
Synonyms
anonymous (The full standard word; neutral in tone and used in all kinds of writing, not just online.)
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unnamed (Stresses that no name is given; not limited to online use and sounds slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
identified (Emphasizes that the person’s identity is known or has been discovered.)
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named (Focuses on the fact that a real name is used or shown.)
Themes
internet
|communication
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used online to mean “anonymous” for a person, account, or message when the real name is not shown.
Used informally, especially online, to mean “anonymous” when describing users, accounts, posts, or messages that do not show a person’s real name or identity.
NOUN
C1
SLANG
2
Usage pattern:
an anon [verb]
An anon claimed to have inside information about the company.
Egy névtelen felhasználó azt állította, hogy belső információi vannak a cégről.
Some random anon sent me a very kind message.
Egy névtelen felhasználó nagyon kedves üzenetet küldött nekem.
Several anons reported the bug before the developers fixed it.
Learner examples
An anon wrote a long post on the forum.
Egy névtelen felhasználó hosszú bejegyzést írt a fórumon.
A kind anon paid for my lunch today.
Egy kedves névtelen jótevő fizette ki ma az ebédemet.
Many anons joined the live chat.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this noun is internet slang and often specific to certain forums or image boards. It is not natural in formal writing or in most spoken English; use “anonymous person” or “anonymous poster” instead.
Meaning
Anonymous person, especially online
Collocations
an anon posted
|random anon
|fellow anons
|some anon
Synonyms
anonymous poster (More descriptive and neutral; clearly refers to someone who posts without giving a name.)
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guest user (Implies someone not logged in or registered; may or may not be truly anonymous.)
Antonyms
registered user (A user whose identity is tied to an account or username, often traceable.)
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named user (A user whose real name or stable name is shown.)
Themes
internet
|communication
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person online whose real name is not shown, especially on forums or message boards.
An anonymous person, especially a user or poster in an online community who does not reveal their real name or identity.
C2
ARCHAIC
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] will [verb] anon
I shall attend to you anon, good sir.
Hamarost foglalkozom önnel, jó uram.
He promised to return anon, but the soldiers never saw him again.
Megígérte, hogy hamarost visszatér, de a katonák soha többé nem látták.
The king will speak anon, so the crowd must wait in silence.
Learner examples
I will join you anon, my friend.
Hamarosan csatlakozom hozzád, barátom.
The doctor says he will see you anon.
Az orvos azt mondja, hamarosan fogad.
The play begins anon, so please sit down.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to use *anon* in everyday modern English to mean “soon.” In normal conversation or writing, this sounds old-fashioned or humorous; *soon* is preferred. Learners may also confuse this adverb with the internet slang forms that mean “anonymous.”
Meaning
Soon; in a short time
Collocations
be with you anon
|return anon
|come anon
Synonyms
soon (The normal, modern word; used in all kinds of English.)
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shortly (Slightly more formal; very common in modern English.)
Antonyms
much later (Indicates a long delay, the opposite of something happening soon.)
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not anytime soon (Colloquial phrase that directly contrasts the idea of happening soon.)
Themes
literature
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Soon; after a short time. Mostly found in old books or plays.
In a short time from now; soon. Now used mainly in older literature or in writing that imitates an old style.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anon
IPA
GB/ənˈɔn/
US/ənˈɔn/
Syllables & stress
anon (1 syllable)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: anon
- Comparative: anoner
- Superlative: anonest
Noun
- Base: anon
- Plural: anons
Word family
Forms
anons
noun
anoner
adjective
anonest
adjective
Related words
anonymize
verb C1
anonymization
noun C1
Expressions
ever and anon
1/ˈɛvɚ ˈænd ənˈɔn/
idiom
literary
From time to time; occasionally
Sometimes, but not regularly; from time to time. Used mostly in old or very literary English.
Examples
- Ever and anon, the old clock in the hallway would chime and break the silence.
- He would, ever and anon, send letters from distant cities to let her know he was safe.
- Storms rolled in ever and anon, keeping the fishermen on edge throughout the season.