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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After the free trial, the membership will renew at either $14.99 per month or $139 per year, with the option to cancel anytime. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025 While germs can spread anytime throughout this period, the most viral shedding tends to happen around days four to six. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025 When to See a Healthcare Provider Contact a healthcare provider anytime periorbital cellulitis is suspected. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025 The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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