Main Entry:

¹any

Pronunciation:

\ˈe-nē\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English ǣnig; akin to Old High German einag any, Old English ān one — more at one

Date:

before 12th century

1: one or some indiscriminately of whatever kind: a: one or another taken at random <ask any man you meet> b: every —used to indicate one selected without restriction <any child would know that> 2: one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity: a: one or more —used to indicate an undetermined number or amount <have you any money> b: all —used to indicate a maximum or whole <needs any help he can get> c: a or some without reference to quantity or extent <grateful for any favor at all> 3 a: unmeasured or unlimited in amount, number, or extent <any quantity you desire> b: appreciably large or extended <could not endure it any length of time>