Anywhere

/ˈɛniˌwɛər/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In or to any place.
You can sit anywhere you like in the park.
To or in any place, no matter where.
I would go anywhere to find my missing dog.
In any location or anywhere at all.
He can work from anywhere as long as he has internet access.
At any place in particular.
She didn't see the sign anywhere along the road.
At any unspecified place; any place at all.
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

Out in the wild or unknown locations.
We went camping anywhere out of the city.