something, anyone, nobody, everywhere

These words join some-, any-, no- or every- with -thing (a thing), -one or -body (a person) and -where (a place). -one and -body mean the same.

No one is two words.

Some- or any-

They follow the same rules as some and any. Use some- in positive sentences and in offers and requests. Use any- in questions and negatives.

In a positive sentence, any- means "it doesn't matter which": You can sit anywhere.

No- or not any-

No- words already mean not, so the verb is positive. Not … any- means the same.

Every- takes a singular verb

Everyone, everything and the others mean "all", but the verb is singular, like after he or it.

Adding an adjective or else

An adjective or else (another, different) comes after these words.

Common mistakes

• × I don't know nothing. → I don't know anything. / I know nothing.
• × Nobody didn't come. → Nobody came.
• × Everybody are here. → Everybody is here.
• × I want something different thing. → I want something different.
• × Do you want cold something? → Do you want something cold?