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anywhere

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adverb

any·​where ˈe-nē-ˌ(h)wer How to pronounce anywhere (audio)
-(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.
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Adverb
Contention doesn't appear to be anywhere in sight. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 Those charges include an origination fee (which can be anywhere from $100 to $1000), as well as a title transfer fee, registration fee and a prepayment penalty from your original lender for closing the loan out ahead of schedule. David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
Anrabess Oversized Fleece Hoodie Available in a rainbow of bold hues, the ultra-comfy Anrabess Oversized Fleece Hoodie is a wear-anywhere layer that delivers warmth and comfort on the go. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025 Think of it as a concentrated, go-anywhere treatment balm for lips, cuticles, elbows, heels, and even dry hair ends. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anywhere

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anywhere was in the 14th century

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“Anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anywhere. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

anywhere

adverb
any·​where
ˈen-ē-ˌ(h)we(ə)r
-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r
: in, at, or to any place

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