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anyone

pronoun any·one \ˈe-nē-(ˌ)wən\

: any person

Full Definition of ANYONE

: any person at all

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First Known Use of ANYONE

circa 1500

ANYONE Defined for Kids

anyone

pronoun any·one \ˈe-nē-ˌwən\

Definition of ANYONE for Kids

: any person

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