Word
incognito
Phoneticsincog·ni·to
US/ˌɪnkɔɡˈnitoʊ/
UK/ɪnkɒɡnˈiːtəʊ/
Definition
adj. using a fake name or wearing a disguise so that people do not recognize you. You use this when you want to keep your identity secret while in public.
adj. having one's true identity concealed, typically through the use of an assumed name or a disguise. Often follows a linking verb or functions as a postpositive modifier.
Examples
“The famous actor traveled incognito to avoid the cameras.”
“She browsed the internet in incognito mode to prevent the browser from saving her search history.”
“The monarch occasionally walked through the city incognito, hoping to understand the true concerns of the citizenry without the filter of royal protocol.”
Examples
simple
“The famous actor traveled incognito to avoid the cameras.”
contextual
“She browsed the internet in incognito mode to prevent the browser from saving her search history.”
complex
“The monarch occasionally walked through the city incognito, hoping to understand the true concerns of the citizenry without the filter of royal protocol.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “incognito” in context.
Verb
01. go incognito
“The famous actor tried to go incognito at the market.”
verb + adj
02. remain incognito
“She managed to remain incognito throughout the festival.”
verb + adj
03. stay incognito
“They tried to stay incognito to avoid attention from fans.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. completely incognito
“She walked through the market completely incognito.”
adv + adj
05. fully incognito
“The star wore sunglasses and a cap to stay fully incognito.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. incognito mode
“He switched to incognito mode to hide his search history.”
adj + noun
07. incognito trip
“She enjoyed an incognito trip to explore the city freely.”
adj + noun
08. incognito visit
“The president paid an incognito visit to the hospital.”
adj + noun
09. browse in incognito mode
“You can browse in incognito mode to keep your history private.”
10. go incognito to avoid fans
“The singer had to go incognito to avoid fans at the mall.”
11. remain strictly incognito
“The witness had to remain strictly incognito for safety.”
12. stay incognito during the trip
“She managed to stay incognito during the trip to Paris.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'travel', or as a postpositive adjective following the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“They took steps, including starting new "chats" and using "incognito" web browsing, to ensure previous prompts did not influence later responses.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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