any

Examples

• All

• It doesn't get any better than this.

  Bloodletting (1997)

• I could not be taking this any more seriously.

  People Like Us (2012)

• You guys fix it any way you see fit.

• It's, it's not smart in any kind of general way.

• Can you go any farther?

  Fall (2022)

• It's actually not true in any way, shape or form.

• I don't want him on the streets any more than you do.

  Dirty Harry (1971)

• We daren't wait any longer.

  Gladiator (2000)

• I'm afraid we can't wait any longer.

  The Exile (1947)

• I can't see you any more clearly than before.

Synonyms

A

at all

vsany

∞ 1.0

It means in any way or to any extent and often makes negative sentences and questions stronger

is used with comparatives or negatives without special emphasis on degree

E

even a little

vsany

16 1.3

In any way, even the smallest amount

covers degree generally rather than only the tiniest amount

A

anywise

vsany

• Archaic

1 9.9

In any way at all

focuses on degree or extent used with comparatives or negatives

Antonyms

N

none

∞ 1.0

Not any of a group of people or things

Idioms

A

any longer

237 1.4

Shows that something is not true now or from this time on

I

in any case

167 2.8

No matter what, this is true or will happen

A

at any moment

79 2.1

Something can happen very soon and without warning

A

any time soon

65 3.3

Not likely to happen in the near future

I

in any event

62 3.9

Whatever else happens, the fact remains true or will still happen

A

at any rate

61 3.7

To say something is true despite what was said before

W

with any luck

• Informal

43 3.5

If everything goes well

D

to do someone any favors

• Informal

37 5.1

Give someone help that does more harm than good

A

at any cost

28 4.1

Willing to do anything to get something, even if it is dangerous or expensive

B

by any means necessary

19 7.0

To do whatever is needed to reach a goal, even if the actions are difficult or harmful

A

any time now

14 1.6

Likely to happen at any moment

A

any port in a storm

• Informal

2 8.1

Taking any help because the situation is bad even if it is not perfect

A

any old thing

• Informal

1 5.6

A thing of any kind, often not good or picked without care

A

at any expense

1 6.0

Do something even if it costs a lot

W

without any frills

1 3.8

Simple and plain with no extra things or decorations

A

any old how

• Informal

1 8.8

In a careless, messy way

Compounds

A

any old dress

• Informal

1 1.6

A plain dress with nothing special about it

A

any-and-all bid

• Specialized

9.3

An offer to buy all shares that current shareholders want to sell

Surface Forms

Etymology