nobody
/ˈnoʊ.bɒd.i/
no person
Nobody came to the party.
This means no person attended the party.
general
No person; not anyone
I asked for help, but nobody responded.
This means no one answered my request for help.
The room was empty; nobody was there.
This means there were no people in the room.
Used to emphasize the absence of people in a situation.
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Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'nobody' to strongly emphasize the absence of people in a situation.
Gold Rule
Pronoun Usage
'Nobody' can function as a pronoun, replacing 'no one' in sentences.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'nobody,' from 'no' + 'body.' The word has been used since the 14th century to mean 'no person.'
Usage Notes
Often used for emphasis in negative statements. Can be used as a pronoun to refer to an unspecified person.
Word Breakdown
no
not any
prefixbody
person
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