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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Much has been made out of Love Story’s attentive period detailing, the ’90s texture of the interiors, the outfits, the music, and the fact that anyone can smoke anytime, anywhere. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 But streaming has pulled viewers away from traditional television, as viewers can watch their favorite shows and movies anytime on demand. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Feel free to dig the rhizomes anytime now and separate them into individual portions. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026 Trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers can be planted anytime. Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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