any

¹any

adj \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

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Rhymes with ANY

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