Meaning & Definition of word "Anywhere"

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    Anywhere

    /ˈɛniˌwɛər/

    adverb:

    • 1. In or to any place.
      • Example: You can sit anywhere you like in the park.
    • 2. To or in any place, no matter where.
      • Example: I would go anywhere to find my missing dog.
    • 3. In any location or anywhere at all.
      • Example: He can work from anywhere as long as he has internet access.
    • 4. At any place in particular.
      • Example: She didn't see the sign anywhere along the road.
    • 5. At any unspecified place; any place at all.
      • Example: You could drop the book anywhere; it will still be safe.

    Etymology

    Combination of 'any' and 'where', from Old English 'ænig' meaning 'any' and 'hwǣr' meaning 'where'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I can go anywhere:

    I am willing to go to any location.

    Anywhere but here:

    I want to be in a different place than this.

    Anywhere you go, I will follow:

    I will accompany you regardless of the location.

    Related Words

    somewhere:

    An unspecified place.

    nowhere:

    Not in or at any place.

    everywhere:

    In or to all places.

    Slang Meanings of anywhere

    Meaning: Out in the wild or unknown locations.

    Example Sentence: We went camping anywhere out of the city.