Anyone i know Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛniˌwən/, /ˈɛniwən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ
EN-ee-wuhn eye NOH
ˈɛnɪwˌɒn/ /ˈaɪ/ /nˈəʊ
EN-ee-won eye NOH
Definition
A phrase referring to a person that you are personally familiar with; someone you know rather than a stranger.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and frequently used in questions like 'Is it anyone I know?' Common in spoken English when asking about new people or unfamiliar names; doesn't include close friends only, but anyone you recognize personally. Sometimes shortened to 'someone I know'.
Spanish: alguien que conozcoPortuguese (BR): alguém que eu conheçoPortuguese (PT): alguém que eu conheçoChinese (Simplified): 我认识的人Chinese (Traditional): 我認識的人Hindi: कोई जिसे मैं जानता हूँArabic: أي شخص أعرفهBengali: আমি যাকে চিনি এমন কেউRussian: кто-то, кого я знаюJapanese: 私の知り合いVietnamese: ai mà tôi quenKorean: 내가 아는 사람Turkish: tanıdığım biriUrdu: کوئی جسے میں جانتا ہوںIndonesian: seseorang yang saya kenal
Example Sentences
Is he anyone I know?
basic
Did anyone I know call today?
basic
It's not anyone I know.
basic
Is that name anyone I know, or just a new guy at your office?
natural
Let me check if it's anyone I know before I answer the door.
natural
You’re talking about Sarah — is she anyone I know?
natural