any

¹any

adjective \ˈe-nē\

Definition of ANY

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>

Examples of ANY

1. <any person who comes in the store today is eligible for the discount>

Origin of ANY

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to ANY

Synonyms

each, every

Related Words

all; several, various; particular; respective, specific; either

Near Antonyms

neither

Rhymes with ANY

benne, benny, blenny, fenny, jenny, Kenny, many, penni, penny

²any

pronoun, singular or plural in construction

Definition of ANY

1

: any person or persons : anyone

2

a : any thing or things

b : any part, quantity, or number

First Known Use of ANY

before 12th century

Rhymes with ANY

many

³any

adverb

Definition of ANY

: to any extent or degree : at all <was never any good> <no, it doesn't help me any>

Examples of ANY

1. The food there is never any good.
2. He won't be any happier there than he was here.
3. I could not walk any farther.
4. I can't eat any more pizza.

First Known Use of ANY

14th century