The difference between Anybody and Anyone

When used as pronouns, anybody means any one out of an indefinite number of persons, whereas anyone means any person.


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  1. Anybody as a pronoun:

    Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.

    Examples:

    "'Anybody will do."

    "Is there anybody inside?"

  2. Anybody as a pronoun (informal):

    A person of some consideration or standing.

    Examples:

    "Everybody who wants to be anybody will come to Jake's party."

    "Here one isn't anybody, if one doesn't dance like Travolta."

  1. Anyone as a pronoun:

    Any person; anybody.

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