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anyone's

[ ˈɛniwʌnz ]

^{Context #1}

used in questions or statements

Any person at random; anybody.

Synonyms

anybody, somebody, someone

Examples of usage

Does anyone here speak English?
I don't know anyone who lives in that building.

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informal usage

A person of importance or authority.

Synonyms

VIP, big shot, celebrity

Examples of usage

She thinks she's a real anyone around here.
He acts like he's a anyone, but he's just a regular guy.

Translations

Translations of the word "anyone's" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de alguém

🇮🇳 किसी का

🇩🇪 jemandes

🇮🇩 seseorang

🇺🇦 когось

🇵🇱 czyjś

🇯🇵 誰かの (dareka no)

🇫🇷 de quelqu'un

🇪🇸 de alguien

🇹🇷 birinin

🇰🇷 누군가의 (nugunga-ui)

🇸🇦 لأي شخص

🇨🇿 někoho

🇸🇰 niekoho

🇨🇳 某人的 (mǒu rén de)

🇸🇮 nekoga

🇮🇸 einhvers

🇰🇿 біреудің

🇬🇪 ვიღაცის (vigacis)

🇦🇿 kimsənin

🇲🇽 de alguien

Word origin

The word 'anyone' is a combination of 'any' and 'one'. It originated in Middle English and has been in use since the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to become a commonly used pronoun in the English language, indicating any person at random. The informal usage of 'anyone' to refer to a person of importance or authority is more recent and reflects a shift in meaning. Today, 'anyone' is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to refer to individuals in a general or specific sense.