nobody

[ˈnoʊˌbɑdi]

nobody Definition

  • 1no person; not anyone
  • 2a person of no importance or authority

Using nobody: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nobody" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Nobody knows the answer to that question.

  • Example

    I talked to nobody at the party.

  • Example

    He is a nobody in the music industry.

nobody Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nobody

Antonyms for nobody

Phrases with nobody

  • nobody's business

    something that is private and should not be discussed by others

    Example

    What I do in my free time is nobody's business but my own.

  • nobody's fool

    a person who is not easily deceived or tricked

    Example

    She may seem naive, but she's nobody's fool.

  • nobody's perfect

    used to express the idea that everyone makes mistakes or has flaws

    Example

    I know I'm not perfect, but nobody's perfect.

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Summary: nobody in Brief

'Nobody' [ˈnoʊˌbɑdi] means 'no person' or 'not anyone', and can also refer to a person of no importance or authority. It is often used in phrases like 'nobody's business,' meaning something that is private, and 'nobody's fool,' meaning someone who is not easily deceived. The phrase 'nobody's perfect' expresses the idea that everyone makes mistakes or has flaws.

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