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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Diseased or damaged branches can be removed anytime. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 The number of movies and television shows that entertain a wide range of audiences anytime and anywhere is surely bigger than ever. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Just turn on your device, open the app and get instant access to endless shows and movies — no login needed, no extra steps — there’s truly something for everyone anywhere, anytime. Caitlin White, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 And who, really, is the sexiest male celebrity born anytime before Gerald Ford was in the White House? Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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