What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
none
Example
There is none left in the pot. [none: pronoun]
Example
None of the students knew the answer. [none: determiner]
nobody
Example
Nobody was at the party when I arrived. [nobody: pronoun]
Example
He's just a nobody, don't pay attention to him. [nobody: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nobody is more commonly used than none in everyday language. Nobody is a common word used to describe the absence of people, while none is less common and used to describe the absence of things or quantities.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between none and nobody?
Both none and nobody are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
