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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Some of those storms packed a punch, especially just northeast of Houston, where the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning, reminding many of us that severe weather can happen anytime of year in the Lone Star State. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 Another snacky side that couldn't be easier to make, these are a great small bite of crunch anytime, not just during the big game. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 However, a person with a latent TB infection is at risk of developing the disease anytime. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Spray it anytime, anywhere, for instantly hydrated skin. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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