Any

/ˈɛn.i/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

One or some, no matter which.

Do you have any questions about the assignment?

It does not matter which one or ones.

You can choose any book from the library.

Used to indicate a lack of restriction or condition.

I will eat any food provided at the party.

pronoun

One or some, regardless of what or which.

If any of you are interested, let me know.

No particular one.

Any will do; I just need something to wear.

adverb

At all; in any way.

I don’t understand any why she reacted that way.

To any extent.

I didn’t see him at any time during the event.

Old English 'ænig', related to 'one'.

any way

means regardless of the means or method.

any place

refers to an unspecified location.

any time

indicates an unspecified point in time.

any amount

refers to an unspecified quantity.

anyone

refers to any person.

anything

refers to any object or matter.

anybody

refers to any person, similar to anyone.

anyhow

in any way; however.

Used to emphasize choice or options.

You can grab any of these snacks!

Equivalent to 'anyone' in casual speech.

I asked any who was around to help.