Everybody / Everyone

Xatufan   Thursday, June 24, 2004, 02:29 GMT
Everybody / Everyone

Anybody / Anyone

Somebody / Someone

Nobody / No one

Which of them do you prefer?
Interchangeably   Thursday, June 24, 2004, 02:36 GMT
They're all used interchangeably by everyone.

They're all used interchangeably by everybody.
Jim   Thursday, June 24, 2004, 02:57 GMT
Which of them do you prefer ... when writing, reading, speaking or listening?

I use them interchangeably without giving it much thought at all. I think I tend to use the "-body" words more often in speech but perhaps the "-one" words more often in writing (I guess just because there's only three letters in "one") except perhaps "no-one" because I'd rather write one word without a hyphen. If listening or reading, I doubt that I'd give it any thought.
kelvin   Thursday, June 24, 2004, 07:38 GMT
I prefer to use Everyone, Anyone, Someone and No one - mainly because it comes out easier (speaking). However if I was trying to get my point across I would use the "-body" words, as the "-body" part, somewhat, gives it more emphasis.
Damian   Thursday, June 24, 2004, 07:46 GMT
I hardly ever use "-body" now I come to think of it. As the other guys say, "-one" is quicker and takes less effort - I'm all for that. Hope everyone agrees. Yeah? Hey - is there anone there? :-)
Mi5 Mick   Thursday, June 24, 2004, 08:08 GMT
Everyone, Anyone, Someone and No one