anybody
word
/ˈɛnibədi/
EN-ee-buh-dee
/ˈɛnɪbˌɒdi/
EN-ih-BOD-ee
Definition
Refers to any person, often used to mean 'someone' in questions and negatives. It can mean 'no one' in negative sentences.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both positive questions ('Is anybody there?') and negative sentences ('I didn't see anybody'). Formality is neutral. Do not confuse with 'anyone' which is similar but slightly more formal. In negative sentences, it often means 'no one'.
Spanish: alguien - nadie (en oraciones negativas) - cualquieraPortuguese (BR): alguém - ninguém (em frases negativas) - qualquer pessoaPortuguese (PT): alguém - ninguém (em frases negativas) - qualquer pessoaChinese (Simplified): 任何人 - 没有人（否定句中）Chinese (Traditional): 任何人 - 沒有人（否定句中）Hindi: कोई भी - कोई नहीं (नकारात्मक वाक्यों में)Arabic: أي شخص - لا أحد (في الجمل المنفية)Bengali: কেউRussian: кто-нибудь - кто-тоJapanese: 誰かVietnamese: ai - bất cứ aiKorean: 아무나 - 누구든지Turkish: herhangi biri - kimseUrdu: کوئیIndonesian: siapa saja - siapa pun
Example Sentences
Is there anybody at the door?
basic
I didn’t see anybody at the party.
basic
Can anybody help me with this?
basic
I don’t think anybody knows the answer.
natural
You can ask anybody you trust for advice.
natural
Did anybody call while I was out?
natural