anyone

anyone
an|y|one
W1S1 [ˈeniwʌn] pron
1.) used to refer to any person, when it is not important to say exactly who
▪ Anyone could win tonight.
▪ They offer help and advice to anyone interested in becoming a teacher.
▪ If anyone sees Lisa, ask her to call me.
▪ Anyone else who is interested in going on the trip should see me at the end of this lesson.
2.) used in questions to mean 'someone'
▪ Does anyone want a drink?
▪ Is there anyone new coming to tonight's meeting?
▪ Do you know anyone else who wants a ticket?
3.) used in negative sentences to mean no person
▪ I went to the bar but there wasn't anyone there.
▪ I haven't spoken to anyone all day.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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