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SayEN-ee/ˈɛni/UK/ˈɛnɪ/

5 meanings of any

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  1. 1
    no matter whichdeterminer
    One, some, or every one, it does not matter which.

    Think of it like a door with no lock: everyone and everything may pass.

    You can sit at any table you like tonight.

    Call me at any time if you need help with the move.

    UsageCommon in offers and rules, often with a singular noun: pick any card, press any key.

  2. 2
    at least onedeterminer
    Some, or even one, used in questions and with 'not'.

    Do you have any milk?

    There aren't any seats left.

    Similarsome

    Oppositeno, zero

  3. 3
    pronoun
    Whichever person or thing, or some at all, used without a noun.

    You can borrow any of these books.

    I looked for eggs, but there weren't any.

    UsageOften any of: any of these people, any of it.

    Oppositenone

  4. 4
    adverb
    At all, even a little, as in 'not any better'.

    If you get any taller, you'll bang your head.

    I won't stay here any longer.

    UsageUsually before words like better or longer: any better, any longer.

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  1. 5
    very soondeterminer
    Used with 'day', 'minute' or 'moment' to mean very soon.

    They'll be arriving any day now.

    The phone could ring at any moment.

    UsageSay any minute now or any day now for something coming very soon.

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Origin

From Old English ǣniġ, meaning "any." It comes from the same root as the word "one."

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts