Definition Synonyms
Definition of anything - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
non-specificany object, act, state, or fact without specification
- You can choose anything from the menu.
2.
negationused in negative statements to mean nothing
- I don't see anything in the dark.
3.
emphasisused to emphasize a wide range of possibilities
- Anything could happen at the concert.
4.
freedomRare used to emphasize a lack of restrictionRare
- You can do anything you want.
Adverb
extentin any way or degree
- I don't like it anything like as much as you do.
Expressions with anything
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very much or extremely
He loves her like anything.
wrong or out of place in a situation
He checked the room for anything amiss.
not at all or in no way
The results were anything but satisfactory..
no rules or restrictions
During the festival, anything goes.
not wearing any clothes on the body
She don't have anything on at the beach.
lack any clothes on the body
She said she had not got anything on under her coat!
really want something very much
I'd give anything for a day off right now!
with the greatest importance or desire
I love my family more than anything in the world.
very unusual or unexpected
Her reaction to the news was anything but normal.
customs declaration process at borders
The officer asked about anything to declare at the airport.
not plan or control events
She didn't leave anything to chance for the wedding.
something similar to what was mentioned
He denied saying anything of the sort.
any target in a broad strategy
The campaign aims at anything that moves.
express strong belief in something
I bet you anything it will rain tomorrow.
used to jokingly tell someone to behave or be careful
Have fun at the party, and don't do anything I wouldn't!
used to suggest a possible difference
The weather, if anything, got worse.
very little or nothing at all
There was not much of anything left after the sale.
attempt to do something deceitful or suspicious
Don't try anything funny while I'm gone.
ready to do any task or activity
She is up to anything for the team.
unable to accept advice or suggestions from others
He's so stubborn, you can't tell him anything.
more impressive things are coming soon
If you liked the first act, you haven't seen anything yet.
referring to something additional or different
If you need anything else, just let me know.
invitation to ask any question
The host said, 'ask me anything' during the live session.
used to indicate any other possibility
Do you want coffee or anything?
Origin of anything
Old English, ænig (any) + þing (thing)
Terms with anything included in their meaning
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limitation
only or simply, without anything more
sequence time
happening before anything else in time or order
sustenance
anything that nourishes or sustains
comparison
smaller amount than anyone or anything else
solely
only or just, without anything extra
alone
without anyone or anything else present
priority
more than anything else in importance
unspecified
anything or anyone without specification
emotional state
feeling sad and unable to enjoy anything
no intermediary
without anything intervening
whole
having all parts, not missing anything
language
anything that; all that
flexibility
in any case or regardless of anything else
complete
completely or totally without anything missing
reassurance
feel calm and not anxious about anything
priority
before anything else in order or priority
contribution
lack anything valuable to contribute or provide
idle movement
stand, wait, or move around without doing anything useful
memory pressure
suddenly cannot think of anything to say or do
forgetfulness
unable to think or remember anything
clothing placement
in direct contact with the body without anything between
event absence
not lose anything important by not being present
physical
physically unable to feel anything
communication
anything produced for reading like books or magazines
Examples of anything in a sentence
He didn't say anything during the meeting. She didn't hear anything unusual last night. He couldn't find anything to wear for the party. You can choose anything from the menu. She'll do anything to win the competition. She can eat anything without gaining weight.
They will support you in anything you choose. He didn't enjoy the movie anything like she did. The weather isn't anything like it was yesterday.
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- French:n'importe quoi, du tout, ...
- German:irgendetwas, irgendwie, ...
- Italian:qualsiasi cosa, affatto, ...
- Spanish:cualquier cosa, ni de lejos, ...
- Portuguese:qualquer coisa, nem de longe, ...
- Chinese:任何东西, 丝毫, ...
- Japanese:何でも, 全然, ...
- Arabic:أَيّ شَيْء, بِأَيِّ شَكْلٍ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּל דָּבָר, בִּכְלָל, ...
- Russian:что угодно, никак, ...
- Ukrainian:що завгодно, нітрохи, ...
- Hindi:कुछ भी, बिल्कुल भी, ...
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