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"Nobody is coming" vs "Nobody are coming"

The correct phrase is "nobody is coming." In English, the verb "is" should be used with the singular pronoun "nobody." The incorrect phrase "nobody are coming" uses the plural verb "are" which does not agree with the singular subject.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

Nobody is coming

This phrase is correct in English. The singular pronoun "nobody" requires the singular verb "is."

Use this phrase when referring to the fact that no one is arriving or coming to a place. The singular verb "is" agrees with the singular pronoun "nobody."

Examples:

  • Nobody is coming to the party tonight.
  • Nobody is coming to help us with the project.
  • Nobody is coming to the meeting tomorrow.
  • Nobody is coming to visit us this weekend.
  • Nobody is coming to the event next week.

Alternatives:

  • No one is coming
  • Nobody is arriving
  • Nobody is showing up
  • Nobody is coming over
  • Nobody is coming by

Nobody are coming

This phrase is incorrect in English. The plural verb "are" does not agree with the singular pronoun "nobody."

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