unanimously
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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
- of one mind; without dissent
- the Senate unanimously approved the bill
- we voted unanimously