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Dictionarysomebody
pronoun

somebody

An unspecified person.

Somebody is knocking on the front door right now.

Etymology
someEnglishunspecified
+bodyEnglishperson

The compound combines an unspecified reference with body meaning person. It identifies one person without saying who.

More examples

  • Can somebody help me carry this box?
  • We need somebody who knows how to fix computers.
  • This jacket must belong to somebody in the office.

Similar words

someone
Means the same thing in most everyday contexts.
anyone
Leaves the choice unrestricted, especially in questions or negatives.