The difference between Anybody and Nobody
When used as pronouns, anybody means any one out of an indefinite number of persons, whereas nobody means not any person.
Nobody is also noun with the meaning: someone who is not important or well-known.
check bellow for the other definitions of Anybody and Nobody
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Anybody as a pronoun:
Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.
Examples:
"'Anybody will do."
"Is there anybody inside?"
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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."
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Nobody as a pronoun:
Not any person; the logical negation of somebody.
Examples:
"I asked several people, but nobody knew how."
"Nobody called or visited that day."
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Nobody as a noun:
Someone who is not important or well-known.
Examples:
"Whether you're a nobody or a player, everyone in Tinseltown wants to be King of Hollywood!'' - [http://www.conqueringhollywood.com/ Conquering Hollywood]"