nobody
Translation
nobody, no one
Examples
Nobody was at home.
Nobody was at home.
He is a nobody in this town.
He is a nobody in this town.
Grammar Patterns
nobody + verb Nobody knows the answer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: no one; Antonyms: everybody, someone
Etymology
From 'no' + 'body'. Literally means 'no person'.
Memory Tips
Think of a room with 'no body' in it, meaning no person is present.