What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “any”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “any”

The antonyms of any are none and neither. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of any, which means one or some of a thing without specification.

Explore all Antonyms of “any”

• none
• neither

Definitions and Examples of none, neither

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

none

Not any; no one or nothing.

Example

There were none of his favorite snacks left in the pantry.

neither

Not one nor the other of two people or things; not either.

Example

Neither of the candidates had enough votes to win the election.

Key Differences: none vs neither

• 1. None is used when there is no amount or quantity of something, while neither is used when there are two options or choices.
• 2. None is used to indicate the absence of something, while neither is used to indicate the negation of both options or choices.

Effective Usage of none, neither

• 1. Negation: Use none or neither to negate a statement or question.
• 2. Quantification: Use none to indicate the absence of something.
• 3. Comparison: Use neither to compare two options or choices.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of any are none and neither. None is used to indicate the absence of something, while neither is used to indicate the negation of both options or choices. Use these words to negate a statement or question, indicate the absence of something, or compare two options or choices.