unbeknown
[ uhn-bi-nohn ]
/ ˌʌn bɪˈnoʊn /
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adjective
unknown; unperceived; without one's knowledge (usually followed by to).
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Also un·be·knownst [uhn-bi-nohnst]. /ˌʌn bɪˈnoʊnst/.
Words nearby unbeknown
unbearable, unbeatable, unbeaten, unbecoming, unbegotten, unbeknown, unbelief, unbelievable, unbelievably, unbeliever, unbelieving
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British Dictionary definitions for unbeknown
unbeknown
/ (ˌʌnbɪˈnəʊn) /
adverb
(sentence modifier foll by to) without the knowledge (of a person)unbeknown to him she had left the country Also (esp Brit): unbeknownst
adjective
(postpositive usually foll by to) rare not known (to)
Word Origin for unbeknown
C17: from the archaic beknown known; see be-, know
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