Words / A1

EN-eew-un/ˈeniwʌn/

Anyone means any person — it does not matter who. Can anyone help? I did not see anyone. Somebody points to a person who exists; anyone is more open. Anybody is the same word in everyday British English.

Meaning

Any person; it does not matter who: Can anyone help? I did not see anyone.

Examples

• “Did anyone call?”
• “Anyone can join the class.”
• “If anyone calls, take a message.”

Good to know

anyone = anybody. Contrast: someone (a person, not “any”).

Near in meaning

anybody

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