anybody

ˈɛn.iˌbɒd.i

Definition

Definition of anybody - Reverso English Dictionary

Pronoun

languageused in negative sentences to mean no person

I don't know anybody at this party.

anyone

questionused in questions to ask if a person exists

Is there anybody who can help me with this task?

anyone

somebody

someone

unknown personany person at all, without specification

Anybody can ask for help.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with anybody

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

anybody's guess

situation where no one knows the answer

How the project will turn out is anybody's guess.

everybody who is anybody

exp.

all important or famous people in a group

Everybody who is anybody attended the gala.

it's anybody's race

exp.

the outcome is uncertain and open to all competitors

With the scores tied, it's anybody's race.

anybody else

pron.

any other person besides the one mentioned

Is there anybody else coming to the party?

anybody who is anybody

exp.

person considered important or famous in a group or society

Anybody who is anybody was at the opening night.

Origin of anybody

English, any (one or some) + body (person)

Examples of anybody in a sentence

She didn't see anybody she recognized.
Does anybody know where the meeting is?
Is there anybody available to take this call?
Did anybody call while I was out?
I don't think anybody noticed the mistake.

View all translations of anybody

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:personne, quelqu'un, ...
German:niemand, jemand, ...
Italian:nessuno, qualcuno, ...
Spanish:nadie, alguien, ...
Portuguese:ninguém, alguém, ...
Chinese:任何人, 有人, ...
Japanese:誰も, 人, ...
Arabic:أَحَد, أَيّ شَخْص, ...
Hebrew:אַף אֶחָד, מִישֶׁהוּ, ...
Russian:никто, кто-нибудь, ...
Ukrainian:ніхто, хтось, ...
Hindi:किसी को, कोई, ...
Bengali:কাউকে, কেউ, ...
Catalan:ningú, algú, ...
Czech:nikdo, někdo, ...
Danish:nogen, hvem som helst, ...
Dutch:niemand, iemand, ...
Greek:κανέναν, κανείς, ...
Hungarian:senki, valaki, ...
Khmer:នរណាម្នាក់, នរណាក៏បាន, ...
Korean:아무도, 사람, ...
Persian:هیچ‌کس, کسی, ...
Polish:nikt, ktoś, ...
Portuguese (BR):ninguém, alguém, ...
Romanian:pe nimeni, cineva, ...
Swedish:någon, vem som helst, ...
Thai:ใคร, ใครก็ได้, ...
Turkish:kimse, herhangi biri, ...
Vietnamese:ai, có ai, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of anybody - Reverso English Dictionary

Pronoun

Expressions with anybody

Origin of anybody

Terms related to anybody

Examples of anybody in a sentence

View all translations of anybody

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery