/ˈenibɒdi/

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Meaning

Any person at all, when it does not matter which one.

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Word origin

A joining of any and body, from a time when body also meant person.

Origin
English
Root
any body

Examples

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"Anybody" means any person at all.

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Here "anybody" means every person, with no limit.

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With "not", "anybody" means no person.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: anybody, secret, perfect and 7 more words.