Anyone/ˈeniwʌn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Unspecified Person Used when the identity of the person is unknown or irrelevant to the context. Anyone could have taken the keys. Pro Tip 2/3Question Context Commonly used in questions when asking about the presence or actions of people in general. Does anyone want dessert? Pro Tip 3/3Offering and Requesting Use 'anyone' when offering or asking for something without a specific recipient in mind. Can anyone lend me a pen?