anyone
Translation
anybody, any person
Examples
Is anyone home?
Is anyone home?
I didn't see anyone there.
I didn't see anyone there.
Anyone can learn to cook.
Anyone can learn to cook.
Grammar Patterns
((in a question)) any person Is anyone home?
((in a negative statement)) any person I didn't see anyone there.
((in a positive statement)) any person at all Anyone can learn to cook.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anybody; Antonyms: no one, nobody
Etymology
From 'any' + 'one', literally meaning 'any single person'.
Memory Tips
Use for questions ('Is anyone there?'), negatives ('I didn't see anyone'), and positives ('Anyone can do it').