Definition

Adverb: * With the agreement of all people involved; without any opposition or dissent. It describes an action or decision made by a group where every single member is in complete agreement.

Usage

• Position in Sentence: Typically placed after the verb it modifies, often at the end of a clause or sentence. It can also be placed before the main verb (e.g., "The committee unanimously agreed.").
• Function: Used to emphasize complete and total agreement within a group, such as a committee, jury, board, or assembly.

Examples

• The jury reached its verdict unanimously.
• The proposal was passed unanimously by the council.
• The board members unanimously elected her as the new chairperson.

Advanced Usage

• "To agree unanimously": To be in complete and total agreement as a group.
  • The panel agreed unanimously on the need for further research.
• "A unanimous decision/vote/verdict": A decision where the vote count is all in favor. (Note: This is the adjectival form "unanimous," which is related to the adverb "unanimously").
  • The court's ruling was a unanimous decision.

Variants and Related Words

• Unanimous (Adjective): Showing complete agreement.
  • There was unanimous support for the new policy.
• Unanimity (Noun): The state of being unanimous; complete agreement.
  • The decision was made with rare unanimity.

Synonyms

• Without exception
• With one accord
• In complete agreement
• As one

Antonyms

• Contentiously
• Divisively
• Partially

Adverb

1. of one mind; without dissent
   • the Senate unanimously approved the bill
   • we voted unanimously