Synonyms for

Anyone

Verb / ˈeni:ˌwʌn / / ˈeni:wʌn / Another word for anyone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Anyone means any person or anybody.

Synonyms & similar words

anybody someone somebody everyone everybody each all people humans mankind society public populace masses crowd multitude citizens

Synonyms by register

Formal

any individual any person whomever

Informal

anybody any old body

Literary

any soul any creature

Antonyms

no one nobody none not a soul not a person zero

Common collocations

  • anyone can
  • anyone who
  • if anyone
  • ask anyone
  • tell anyone
  • anyone else
  • anyone at all
  • anyone could

Usage note

Anyone is used in affirmative sentences and questions to refer to any person without specifying who. It is often confused with 'any one' when referring to a specific choice from a group, but 'anyone' is a single, indefinite pronoun.

Example sentences

  1. Anyone can be a superhero if they believe in themselves.
  2. I will give this toy to anyone who wants to play with it.
  3. Does anyone know the answer to this question?
  4. Anyone who loves chocolate will enjoy this cake.
  5. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Quotes

  • "Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad."
  • - Anne Geddes
  • "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."

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