an·y·one

[en-ee-wuhn, -wuhn]
pronoun
any person at all; anybody: Did anyone see the accident?

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English ani on. See any, one


Anyone as a pronoun meaning “anybody” or “any person at all” is written as one word: Does anyone have the correct time? The two-word phrase any one means “any single member of a group of persons or things” and is often followed by of: Can any one of the members type? Any one of these books is exciting reading. Anyone is somewhat more formal than anybody. See also each, they.
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anyone (ˈɛnɪˌwʌn, -wən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
pron
1.  any person; anybody
2.  (used with a negative or a question) a person of any importance: is he anyone in this town?
3.  (often preceded by just) any person at random; no matter who

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Word Origin & History

anyone
O.E., from any + one. O.E. also used ænigmon in this sense.
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Example sentences
Any takers for this theory and can anyone guide me to develop this theory further.
Villagers rarely married anyone from outside their town.
Ask students if anyone has ever visited a national park.
Sleep deprivation affects mental performance, as anyone who has tried to work after an all-nighter can attest.
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