anyone

[en-ee-wuhn, -wuhn]

pronoun

1. any person at all; anybody.

   Did anyone see the accident?

anyone

/ ˈɛnɪˌwʌn, -wən /

pronoun

1. any person; anybody

2. (used with a negative or a question) a person of any importance

   is he anyone in this town?

3. (often preceded by just) any person at random; no matter who

Usage

See each, they ( def. ).

Spelling Note

Anyone as a pronoun meaning “anybody” or “any person at all” is written as one word: Does anyone have the correct time? The two-word phrase any one means “any single member of a group of persons or things” and is often followed by of: Can any one of the members type? Any one of these books is exciting reading. Anyone is somewhat more formal than anybody.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anyone¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, anyone is from Middle English ani on. See any, one

Example Sentences

Zhao denied, in a post on X after the Journal article, that he discussed a Binance.US deal with anyone, adding that, “No felon would mind a pardon.”

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OpenAI said in a statement, “We’re reviewing the complaint, but we disagree that anyone can claim exclusive ownership over the word ‘cameo.’”

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Robleto doesn’t blame anyone outside of the Dodgers leadership but wants to hear from the players.

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Earlier, the Sudan Doctors' Network said that on Tuesday RSF fighters had "cold bloodedly killed everyone they found inside the Saudi Hospital, including patients, their companions, and anyone else present".

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Now, as data accumulate, this is becoming harder for anyone to deny.

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Related Words

• all 
• anybody 
• everybody 
• everyone 
• one 
• public 
• you