anywhere

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adverb

any·​where ˈe-nē-ˌ(h)wer 

-(h)wər

1

: at, in, or to any place or point

2

: to any extent : at all

we're not anywhere near to being finished

3

—used as a function word to indicate limits of variation

anywhere from 40 to 60 students

anywhere

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noun

: any place

Examples of anywhere in a Sentence

Adverb

This type of plant can grow just about anywhere.

It's a small camera that you can take practically anywhere.

They gave her permission to go anywhere she wanted to.

This kind of thing could happen anywhere.

You can sit anywhere you like.

He seems to be at home anywhere in the world.

I can't find my keys anywhere.

They produce some of the finest wines made anywhere.

He never walks anywhere. He always drives.

I'll take you anywhere you want to go.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

In these sessions, anywhere from 40 to 80 prospective children will train, focusing on general fitness, movement exercises and core skills needed to become a BBG such as rolling, feeding, receiving and game knowledge. —Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 July 2024

Once the link began floating around social media, battle lines were drawn between people who agreed with that Lost didn’t need anywhere close to 121 episodes in order to properly tell its story, and others who grew indignant at both the general idea and some of the specific examples in that story. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024

Noun

The go-anywhere vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system that enables a cruising speed of 11 knots, a top speed of 13.5 knots, and a range of 4,500 nautical miles. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2023

Still, the original Defender 90, with its honest character and gung-ho go-anywhere attitude, holds a special place in our hearts, so the latest automotive creation from Lego has instantly landed on our wish list. —Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 20 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1775, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing anywhere

• anywhere else
• get anywhere
• get one anywhere
• go anywhere
• lead anywhere
• miles from anywhere

Kids Definition

anywhere

adverb

any·​where

ˈen-ē-ˌ(h)we(ə)r,

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r

: in, at, or to any place