anyone's
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/ˈɛniˌwʌnz/
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/ˈɛnɪˌwʌnz/
(anyone)
any person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anyone' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'ænig' meaning 'any' and 'an' meaning 'one'.
Historical Evolution
'ænig an' transformed into the Middle English word 'eny on', and eventually became the modern English word 'anyone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'any single person', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Pronoun 1
possessive form of 'anyone', used to indicate ownership or association with an unspecified person.
Is this anyone's book?
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45