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UNBEKNOWN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(usually used with 'to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of

Example:

she had been ill for months, unbeknownst to the family

Synonyms:

unbeknown; unbeknownst

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unknown (not known)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without someone's knowledge

Example:

unbeknownst to me, she made all the arrangements

Synonyms:

unbeknown; unbeknownst

Classified under:

Adverbs

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