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unanimously

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //juˈnænəməsɫi// UK //juːnˈænɪməsli// unan·i·mous·ly

adv. in a way that shows everyone in a group agrees on a decision. You use this when there are no 'no' votes or different opinions.

adv. in a manner that reflects the total agreement of all people involved. Often describes the outcome of a formal vote or a collective decision-making process.


SIMPLE

The committee voted unanimously to approve the new budget.

CONTEXTUAL

The board of directors unanimously elected the new CEO after a very successful interview.

COMPLEX

Despite initial disagreements during the debate, the council members eventually voted unanimously to preserve the historic landmark for future generations.

Origin

From unanimous + -ly.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies, especially in formal reporting of votes or decisions.

Pitfall

The decision was unanimous decided.The decision was unanimously decided.Learners often use the adjective 'unanimous' when the adverbial form 'unanimously' is required to modify the verb.

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