Do you need someone? vs Do you need anyone?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to ask if someone is needed. The choice between 'someone' and 'anyone' depends on personal preference or the specific context of the conversation.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1209 views

Do you need someone?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire if a specific person is needed.

This phrase is used to ask if a particular individual is required for a task or situation. It implies a specific person.

Examples:

Do you need someone to help you with the project?
I can find someone to fix the issue for you.
She asked, 'Do you need someone to talk to?'

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Do you need someone to film?
Do you need someone to talk to?
Do you need someone to make you?
How much do you need to kill someone?
NOW THAT CHARLIE CREWS IS FREIS DO YOU NEED SOMEONE ELSE TO SAVE?
Isn't this when you need someone?
You know what it's like to actually need someone?
You need someone to make you?
So why exactly did you need to beat up someone?
Why would someone like you need someone like me?
There are projects that need someone with temporal dysplasia?
Yes? Needs someone as pitiless as me.
Seriously, do I need to call someone?
- Yes? - Needs someone as pitiless as me.
You need us to call someone?
You guys need me to call someone?
Do I need to see someone?
Now what? Need someone to shake it for you?
I need someone, you know?
I mean, I need someone, okay?

Alternatives:

Do you require someone?
Are you looking for someone?
Is there someone you need?
Do you want someone?
Do you have someone in mind?

Do you need anyone?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire if any person is needed, without specifying a particular individual.

This phrase is used to ask if there is a need for any person in general, without focusing on a specific individual.

Examples:

Do you need anyone to assist you?
I can find anyone to help with the task.
She asked, 'Do you need anyone to come along?'

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Do you need anyone to sell waffles?
Nan, do you need anyone for your film?
You really don't need anyone?
- Why would I need to tell anyone? - I'm not saying you need permission.
Why would I need to tell anyone?
Keep secrets from everyone because you're so good, you don't need anyone's help?
Why in the world would Don Nacio need anyone like you?
We don't need anyone, do we?
If anyone needs anyone, you need me.
If you need anyone to talk to...
"Anyone here need PR?"
If you need anyone to play me, I did a little drama in high school.
So... If you need anyone in the future, maybe...
So if you need anyone to not take your messages,
Does anyone need me? P.T.S.D.? Depression?
You look like a strong and confident woman, so why do you need anyone's approval if it's something that you really believe in?
I hate to interrupt two men feeding each other, but anyone need a refill?
[clears throat] Does anyone need medical help?
So if you need anyone, you know, to help you, I'm your guy.
We don't need anyone else.

Alternatives:

Do you require anyone?
Are you looking for anyone?
Is there anyone you need?
Do you want anyone?
Do you have anyone in mind?

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