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anyone

[ en-ee-wuhn, -wuhn ]

pronoun

  1. any person at all; anybody:

    Did anyone see the accident?



anyone

/ ˈɛnɪˌwʌn; -wən /

pronoun

  1. any person; anybody
  2. used with a negative or a question a person of any importance

    is he anyone in this town?

  3. often preceded by just any person at random; no matter who
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Spelling Note

Anyone as a pronoun meaning “anybody” or “any person at all” is written as one word: Does anyone have the correct time? The two-word phrase any one means “any single member of a group of persons or things” and is often followed by of: Can any one of the members type? Any one of these books is exciting reading. Anyone is somewhat more formal than anybody.
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Origin of anyone1

First recorded in 1350–1400, anyone is from Middle English ani on. See any, one
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One leans back on the other while they’re in line to collect their paycheck, creating an impromptu embrace that goes unseen by anyone nearby.

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“I want to educate people to show that this is an inclusive environment for punk rockers and that anyone is welcome to be in the punk scene — there’s a big sense of community in the punk rock scene and I think that will be evident in the exhibit.”

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“House being robbed at gun point with my family in it isn’t what anyone wants for a birthday gift,” Sherman wrote on X. “Scary situation that my wife handled masterfully and kept my kids safe. If anyone has any info that can help find these people please reach out.”

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There’s the FBI, corrupt politicians, money-hungry pharma reps, the sick and the terminally ailing, drug addicts — anyone who might want to use the mushroom for any purpose.

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Mr Hampshire's statement details how Andrew believed that, with the help of Mr Yang, he could salvage a prominent public position by pursuing business opportunities in China - even though, as his aide acknowledged, ties to Beijing are "not a good look anywhere or for anyone".

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