anytime

adverb

any·​time ˈe-nē-ˌtīm How to pronounce anytime (audio)
: at any time whatever
The bus should be here anytime now.

Examples of anytime in a Sentence

You can call me anytime. I'm always home. We should arrive anytime between 5 and 6 p.m. The bus should be here anytime now.
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These platforms ultimately serve to make document workflows as frictionless as possible by operating anywhere, anytime, and directly within a browser, all without compromising speed or functionality. Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 Instead, the district faced a fiscal cliff larger than anytime in its history. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 But be aware that your insurance company might change your health plan's drug formulary anytime and require you to get a new prior authorization. Sarah Boden, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026 Get financial news, in-depth analysis, and exclusive access anywhere, anytime on the CNBC app. CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anytime

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anytime was in 1822

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“Anytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anytime. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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