Anyone: meaning, definitions and examples

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anyone

 

[ หˆษ›niwสŒn ]

Pronoun / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Pronoun

used to refer to any person, no matter who

Used to refer to any person or people, when the identity of that person is not known or not important.

Synonyms

anybody, whatever, whoever

Examples of usage

  • Anyone can join the club.
  • If anyone calls, tell them I'll be back soon.
  • Is anyone here?
  • I don't know if anyone is coming to the party.
  • Anyone can learn how to play the piano.
Context #2 | Noun

a person of any kind

Any person or individual, regardless of specific characteristics.

Synonyms

anybody, person, somebody

Examples of usage

  • He is not just anyone, he is a famous actor.
  • I don't want to be with just anyone, I want to be with you.
  • She could be anyone, we have never met before.

Translations

Translations of the word "anyone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alguรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jemand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seseorang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั‚ะพััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ktoล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฐใ‹ (ใ ใ‚Œใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quelqu'un

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alguien

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nฤ›kdo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niekto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸไบบ (mว’u rรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekdo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einhver

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kimsษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alguien

Etymology

The word 'anyone' originated from the Old English word 'รฆnig mon', which means 'any person.' Over time, the word evolved to 'anyone' in Middle English, retaining its meaning of referring to any person. The usage of 'anyone' has been consistent in English language literature and speech, becoming a common pronoun and noun in everyday communication.

See also: one, one's, oneness, oneself, onesie, only.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,570, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.