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Definition of anyone

anyone

/ˈɛniwʌn/
an · y · one
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• pronoun

1

Any person at all; people in general (used especially in questions, negative statements, and conditional clauses).

Example

"Does anyone know what time the library closes on Saturdays?"

2

A person of importance, distinction, or social standing.

Example

"Everyone who is anyone in the publishing industry attended the annual book fair."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The single word 'anyone' is an indefinite pronoun referring exclusively to a person (equivalent to 'anybody'), whereas the two-word phrase 'any one' refers to a single specific person or thing selected from a group (e.g., 'Any one of these books will suffice').

• Nearby Words

anyhoo
anyhow
anymore
anyone
anyplace
anything
anytime

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'any' (from Old English 'ǣnig') and 'one' (from Old English 'ān'); originally written as two separate words, the solid one-word spelling became standard by the late 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anyone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anyone
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