Word
unanimously
Phoneticsunan·i·mous·ly
US/juˈnænəməsɫi/
UK/juːnˈænɪməsli/
Adverb of manner
In Japanese
(saying) with one voice; unanimously; in chorus
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definition
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.
Examples
“The committee voted unanimously to approve the new budget.”
“The board of directors unanimously elected the new CEO after a very successful interview.”
“Despite initial disagreements during the debate, the council members eventually voted unanimously to preserve the historic landmark for future generations.”
Examples
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.”
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.
Real-World Examples
“In a statement shared today, the schools governing body said its board had “unanimously determined that there is a loss of confidence in Dallas McInerney’s ability to lead the organisation into the future”.” “In a statement shared on Friday, Catholic Schools NSW said its board had “unanimously determined that there is a loss of confidence in Dallas McInerney’s ability to lead the organisation into the future”.” Etymology
From unanimous + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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 C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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