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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Remove crossing, damaged, or diseased branches anytime during the year for optimal health. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025 As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 The Cleveland Browns do not seem interested at all in letting rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders get on the field anytime in the near future. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 Beyond its striking design, the refillable clutch is a practical, on-the-go companion, perfect for effortless touch-ups anytime, anywhere. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 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

Cite this Entry

“Anytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anytime. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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