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
- <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
2any
pronoun, singular or plural in constructionDefinition 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
3any
adverbDefinition of ANY
: to any extent or degree : at all <was never any good> <no, it doesn't help me any>
Examples of ANY
- The food there is never any good.
- He won't be any happier there than he was here.
- I could not walk any farther.
- I can't eat any more pizza.
First Known Use of ANY
14th century
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