if anything

phrase

: on the contrary even : perhaps even

if anything, you ought to apologize

Examples of if anything in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The state reviews your records and tells you in writing what, if anything, still needs to be resolved before your rights are restored. — Raven Lightsey, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

What, if anything, should the railroad commission do to help lower gas prices for Texans? — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026

Impressive moves aside, if anything this whole enterprise feels more like a comic book movie than martial arts showcase. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

The young guys know, too, that if anything breaks out, Jones will most likely get it to the ground somehow. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for if anything

• bing
• bring
• ching
• cling
• ding
• fling
• ging
• hing
• jing
• kling
• ling
• ming