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Definition of any - Reverso English Dictionary
Article
1.
grammarused in questions to ask if there is some
- Is there any chance of rain today?
2.
negativeused in negative statements to indicate none
- There isn't any milk left in the fridge.
3.
general referencereferring to one or more of a thing
- Do you have any questions?
4.
emphasisRare used to emphasize no matter what kindRare
- You can choose any color you like.
Determiner
1.
negationused in negative sentences to mean none
- I don't have any money left.
2.
quantityone or more of something
- Do you have any questions?
3.
indifferenceit does not matter which
- You can choose any color you like.
Adjective
1.
indefiniteone or some without specification
- Any student can join the club.
2.
universalevery or all without specification
- Any book will do for the project.
3.
unrestrictedno matter which or what kind
- Choose any color you like.
Pronoun
1.
unspecifiedanything or anyone without specification
- Is there any left?
2.
indefiniteone or more, no matter which
- Do you have any of those books?
Adverb
1.
emphasisused to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb
- He isn't any better than before.
2.
extentto the slightest degree
- I don't feel any better today..
Expressions with any
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ordinary or typical without special features
He just grabbed any old shirt from the closet.
people interested in an offer or challenge
I have two tickets, any takers?
happening very soon without a specific time
The baby is due any day now.
very soon, almost immediately
He should be arriving any minute now..
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
achieve something no matter the obstacles
She was determined to win the race at any cost.
used to politely ask if something is possible
Do you have a pen by any chance?
be allowed to express opinions that affect a decision
Do you have any say in where we go for dinner?
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
have more knowledge or sense
She should know any better than to lie.
express hope that something will happen favorably
With any luck, we will finish the project on time!
in a better situation or condition than before
After the changes, are we any better off?
any refuge is good in a crisis
During the flood, they stayed in a barn, any port in a storm.
being mentioned in media, even if negative, brings publicity
Any press is good press when promoting a new movie.
used to say the result is the same from any viewpoint or method
Any way Maria cuts it, the merger will cost jobs.
have value or effectiveness in a situation
Do you think this old car will be any good?
in any possible way
She was determined to succeed by any means..
used to say something is not true in any way
This is not correct by any stretch of the imagination!
not familiar or recognized by someone
That name doesn't ring any bells for me.
not helping or benefiting someone
Ignoring the problem isn't doing anyone any favors.
lack logical meaning or clarity in communication or ideas
His explanation doesn't make any sense to me.
used to introduce a supporting statement
In any event, the results were better than expected.
used to deny something exists or happens in any manner or method
He is not involved in any way, shape, or form in the scandal.
Origin of any
Old English, an (one) + ȝe (ye)
Terms with any included in their meaning
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non-human
any creature other than a human
children
male child of any age
costless
not costing any money
frequency
not happening at any time or in any situation
zero quantity
not any amount or quantity of something
absence
not any person is present or involved
calendar
any one of the seven days in a week
any beverage
drink any liquid like water, juice, or soda
unspecified
any other person or thing
offspring
son or daughter of any age
choice
any one of two options
time
at any time in the past or future
scarcely any
almost none, very little
none
not any, not one
general use
not any
independent action
done without any help from others
clean
free from any contamination or impurities
time flexibility
at any time
independence
without any help from others
emphasis
in any way or to any extent
alone
without any help from others
solitary
without any company
food
small restaurant of any type
inaction
not take any action or make any effort
Examples of any in a sentence
Is there any milk left in the fridge? She didn't have any reason to stay. There aren't any tickets available for the show. Is there any milk left? Any student can join the club. Any book will do for the report.
She can solve any problem with ease. She didn't see any mistakes in the report. There aren't any cookies left in the jar. Any book will do for the assignment. Take any seat you prefer. You can choose any color you like. Any solution is acceptable for this problem. You can take any seat in the room. If any arrive, let me know. Did you see any at the store? Do you have any of the ingredients? Did you see any of the movies? The new model isn't any faster than the old one. She didn't feel any more confident after the speech. She didn't improve any after the treatment. He couldn't run any faster despite his efforts.
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- French:de, aucun, ...
- German:irgendein, kein, ...
- Italian:qualche, una, ...
- Spanish:alguna, ninguno, ...
- Portuguese:alguma, algum, ...
- Chinese:任何, 一点儿, ...
- Japanese:何か, 全く, ...
- Arabic:أَيّ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּלְשֶׁהוּ, אַף, ...
- Russian:какая-нибудь, никакого, ...
- Ukrainian:якась, жодних, ...
- Hindi:कोई, ज़रा भी, ...
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