Cool MateMeaning of Anybody
used instead of somebody in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.
In simple words: any person at all
Anybody in a sentence
- Is there anybody who can help me?
- Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member.
- She wasn't anybody before she got that job.
How to use Anybody
Use 'anybody' in questions or negative sentences. It's more casual than 'anyone' but acceptable in most contexts, both formal and informal.
Grammar pattern
anybody + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'any body' as looking for any person, like searching a crowd.
Related words
Collocations with Anybody
- Does anybody know?
- If anybody asks
- I can't hear anybody
Opposites of Anybody
- nobody
- no one
Common mistakes with Anybody
- Confusing 'anybody' with 'somebody'
- Using 'anybody' in affirmative statements instead of 'somebody'
- Not understanding the difference between 'anybody' and 'anyone'
Anybody appears in
Anybody in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أي شخص
أي شخص على الإطلاق
- Bengaliবাংলা
কেউ
যেকোনো ব্যক্তি
- GermanDeutsch
Jemand
irgendeine Person
- SpanishEspañol
Cualquiera
cualquier persona
- Persianفارسی
هر کسی، هیچکس
هر شخصی
- FrenchFrançais
Quelqu'un
n'importe quelle personne
- Hindiहिन्दी
कोई भी
कोई भी व्यक्ति
- ItalianItaliano
chiunque
qualsiasi persona
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alguém
qualquer pessoa
- RussianРусский
Кто-нибудь
любой человек вообще
- Urduاردو
کوئی بھی
کوئی بھی شخص
- Chinese中文
任何人
任何人
More words like Anybody
- AnyoneA1
used instead of someone in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.
- Somebody
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
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Frequently asked questions about Anybody
What does Anybody mean?
any person at all
What is the definition of Anybody?
used instead of somebody in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.
How do you use Anybody in a sentence?
Is there anybody who can help me?
Can you give another example of Anybody?
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member.
What are synonyms for Anybody?
Common alternatives include anyone, somebody, anyone at all.
What is the opposite of Anybody?
Opposite meanings include nobody, no one.
What words go with Anybody?
It commonly pairs with Does anybody know?, If anybody asks, I can't hear anybody.
What are common mistakes when using Anybody?
Confusing 'anybody' with 'somebody' Using 'anybody' in affirmative statements instead of 'somebody' Not understanding the difference between 'anybody' and 'anyone'
How do you pronounce Anybody?
US: /["/ˈenibɑːdi//ˈenibʌdi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈenibɒdi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Anybody?
Use 'anybody' in questions or negative sentences. It's more casual than 'anyone' but acceptable in most contexts, both formal and informal.
What CEFR level is Anybody?
"Anybody" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.