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Anyone

usgb/ˈeniwʌn/Volume
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Unspecified PersonPlay
Used when the identity of the person is unknown or irrelevant to the context. SlideAnyone could have taken the keys.
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Commonly used in questions when asking about the presence or actions of people in general. SlideDoes anyone want dessert?
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Offering and RequestingPlay
Use 'anyone' when offering or asking for something without a specific recipient in mind. SlideCan anyone lend me a pen?