anybody
/ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.
Pronoun
Examples
Anybody will do.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person of some consideration or standing.
PronounRegister: informal
Examples
Everybody who wants to be anybody will come to Jake's party.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anybody” mean?
Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.
Is “anybody” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.