Langeek
VocabularyGrammarExpressionsPronunciationAppPremiumDictionary
profileSign in

Nobody vs. Nobodies

indefinite pronounsnegationnobody

Can 'nobody' be used as a plural pronoun? Or it should always be used as a singular noun? Here, we will see if 'nobody' can be pluralized or not.

"Nobody" vs. "Nobodies" in the English Grammar

When Can We Use 'Nobodies'?

Only when 'nobody' is used as a noun, we can use the plural form 'nobodies' in a sentence. Not when it is used as an indefinite pronoun.

We were nothings and nobodies with everything to prove.

'Nobody' as a Pronoun

'Nobody' can both be a pronoun and a noun.
As a pronoun, we cannot use the plural form of 'nobody', i.e. 'nobodies'.

'Nobody' is a singular pronoun and always comes with a singular verb.

Nobody understands what I'm going through.

I keep asking the same question, but nobody cares enough to answer.

'Nobody' as a Noun

However, as a noun, 'nobody' can be treated as any other countable nouns and we can use its plural form with a plural verb.

I'm sure there are more somebodies than nobodies in the world.

I was hanging out with a bunch of nobodies.

Comments

Loading recaptcha
  • linkedin
  • linkedin
  • facebook
  • facebook
  • email

You might also like

Nobody vs. No Body

'No body understands' or 'Nobody understands'? Are both these sentences correct? Do they have the same meaning? Let's see.

Nobody vs. Somebody

What is the difference between the two indefinite pronouns of 'nobody' and 'somebody'? Where can we use each one of them. Let's find out.

Nobody vs. None

Is there a difference between the words 'none' and 'nobody'? Can they be used interchangeably? Here, we will go through these two words.

No One vs. None

What is the difference between 'no one' and 'none'? Do they have the same meaning? Let's discuss these two indefinite pronouns and see for ourselves.

No One vs. No-one

'No one seemed to notice' or 'no-one seemed to notice? Are both sentences correct? Is there a difference between these two sentences?

Everybody vs. Everyone

What is the difference between 'everyone' and 'everybody'? 'Everyone' and 'everybody' have the same meaning in dictionaries. But are they really the same?
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app