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no one

The phrase 'no one' is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'no one' when you want to refer to not a single person. It is considered slightly more formal than 'nobody'.

Examples:

  • No one knows the answer to that question.
  • There is no one in the room.
  • No one can predict the future.

Alternatives:

  • nobody
  • not a single person
  • none

nobody

The word 'nobody' is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'nobody' when you want to refer to not a single person. It is considered slightly less formal than 'no one'.

Examples:

  • Nobody knows the answer to that question.
  • There is nobody in the room.
  • Nobody can predict the future.

Alternatives:

  • no one
  • not a single person
  • none
Both 'no one' and 'nobody' are correct and interchangeable in most contexts. 'No one' is considered slightly more formal than 'nobody', but both are commonly used in everyday English. The choice between them depends on the formality of the context.

Last updated: May 20, 2024

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