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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Texas reported more cases of whooping cough last year than anytime in the last 66 years, according to provisional data from the state health department. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026 Many arborists are happy to come out for a consultation anytime since early intervention can make a difference. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 The court's decision in the dispute could come anytime before its summer recess begins in late June or early July. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Eat a Japanese sweet potato anytime. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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