Any
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛni/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Any is an adverb meaning To even the slightest extent, at all.
Meaning
To even the slightest extent, at all.
More Meanings
- A/an, each or some, no matter its/their identity or nature.
- (with time designations) An unspecified but imminent (second, minute, day etc.).
- Any thing(s) or person(s).
- (chiefly in the negative or interrogative, chiefly with plural or uncountable nouns) One at all; at least one; at least one kind of; some; a positive quantity of.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: some
Do you have any biscuits?
'That wouldn't surprise me any.'
I wasn't any too easy in my mind.
Synonyms for any
Depending on context, synonyms include some, whatever, whatsoever.
Antonyms for any
Common opposites include zero.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whatsoever, whatever, some, immoderate, aught, anywhere.
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