Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: ~nobody

👉 The word "no one" has two meanings in English, depending on the context: 1.

Individual absence

: When referring to individuals or entities who are not present or participating in a situation, this phrase can be used as a substitute for using "somebody". For example: "It's no one's business what we do." (This sentence suggests that it is up to you or someone else to decide what to do.) 2.

General absence

: When referring to individuals or entities who are not present in a group, the phrase "no one" can also mean "all" if all members of the group are absent. The word "nobody" is often used as an idiomatic way of saying "nothing" or "none", especially in formal contexts where the audience expects there to be no other individuals involved. In everyday conversation or when describing someone who has not responded, it can convey a sense of being outside of a group and therefore without any participation. In general, usage should be considered context-dependent - whether or not a word is used as an idiom or slang, its use in a particular phrase or sentence context will largely dictate what the intended meaning may be.

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