Question

would this sentence be using the word incognito as an adverb or noun?

The superstar went incognito so that she could enjoy her vacation without any autograph signing.

Answer 1

It's an adverb.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/incognito

Answer 2

I'd say it's a predicate adjective, modifying "superstar" ... except for that action verb "went."

So, since the verb is not a linking verb, "incognito" has to be an adverb.

http://www.onelook.com/?w=incognito&ls=a

Answer 3

okay, so writeacher, how would I use it as a noun?

Answer 4

The incognito escaped detection by blending into the crowd.

Answer 5

thank you