any

[ˈɛni]

any Definition

• 1. used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or many
• 2. used to indicate a choice or possibility
• 3. used to emphasize a comparative

Using any: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "any" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Do you have any money?

• Example

  Any child would love that toy.

• Example

  I'll take any color except for green.

• Example

  You can choose any book from the library.

• Example

  I don't have any plans for the weekend.

• Example

  He can play any instrument he picks up.

• Example

  She's not any taller than her sister.

any Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for any

• some
• whatever
• a bit of
• a little
• whichever

Antonyms for any

• none
• neither

Phrases with any

• any day now

  very soon

  Example

  The baby is due any day now.

• any minute

  very soon

  Example

  The bus should be here any minute now.

• any time

  whenever

  Example

  You can call me any time you need help.

Origins of any

from Old English 'ǣnig'

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Summary: any in Brief

The word 'any' [ˈɛni] is a versatile term used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or many. It can also indicate a choice or possibility, as in 'You can choose any book from the library.' 'Any' is often used in phrases like 'any day now,' which means very soon, and 'any time,' which means whenever. 'Any' has no antonyms, but it can be used comparatively, as in 'She's not any taller than her sister.'