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any

[en-ee]

adjective

one, a, an, or some; one or more without specification or identification: If you have any witnesses, produce them. Pick out any six you like.

whatever or whichever it may be: cheap at any price.

in whatever quantity or number, great or small; some: Do you have any butter?

every; all: Any schoolboy would know that. Read any books you find on the subject.

(following a negative) at all: She can't endure any criticism.

pronoun

an unspecified person or persons; anybody; anyone: He does better than any before him.

a single one or ones; an unspecified thing or things; a quantity or number: We don't have any left.

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Any is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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adverb

in whatever degree; to some extent; at all: Do you feel any better?

Idiom

any which way, in any manner whatever; indifferently or carelessly: Doing your work any which way is just not good enough.

Origin:
before 950; Middle English eni, ani, Old English ǣnig (Old English ān one + -ig -y¹)

Synonyms
3. See some.

Usage note
See anybody, anyone, anyplace, anyway, either, they.

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Example Sentences

Like the shooting itself, this incident might not have involved any of the protesters at the camp nearby.

Students set up another free speech wall, this time taping over any language that could be deemed offensive.

It is hard to see how, if such numbers have any value at all, that doesn't represent a false economy.

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Like the shooting itself, this incident might not have involved any of the protesters at the camp nearby.

Students set up another free speech wall, this time taping over any language that could be deemed offensive.

It is hard to see how, if such numbers have any value at all, that doesn't represent a false economy.

First, her lack of any undergraduate degree whatsoever.

New engine technology makes wind power more efficient in any weather.

That's the sound of doom for any smug boulder that thought it had defeated me.

Kauai has the magic power to turn any couple into newlyweds.

Konami will have to re-announce any games it will publish as part of its own lineup.

Barça puts more emphasis than any other major team on growing its own players.

The atmospheric phenomena can be seen globally in any season-and even on other worlds.

The propofol was administered in a nonhospital setting without any appropriate medical indication.

But almost any technical photographic challenge interested him.

Then this year it's the number one topic-more questions about peonies than any other subject.

Mother nature can make drugs and other complicated molecules without using any toxic chemicals.

The whole pixel can thus be tuned to reflect any desired colour.

Cradled in my arms, gently jawing my hand in his mouth, he's as docile as any lapdog.

The pd of any object sets its relative potential to its neighbours.

And in any case, stellar wobbles give no clue as to whether a planet is barren and rocky or bursting with alien beasties.

Samantha spends about an hour per week weeding, deadheading, and cutting back any plant that has grown out of bounds.

And any solution will apply to your desktop machines as well.

Gambling is no different from any other consensual crime.

Describe any unique finds or artifacts from this city.

Any adults not currently on any medication can try the experiment if you wish to do so.

Their attempts to mount any real defense were hopeless.

Choose any tasting flight and receive the second choice complimentary.

Any attempt to find a clear definition of a country soon runs into a thicket of exceptions and anomalies.

Although some volcanoes are considered extinct, almost any volcano is capable of rumbling to life again.

Without them, drawing firm conclusions about any adverse health effects will be much more difficult.

Linalool is toxic to some types of insects, though it isn't known to have any repellent qualities.

Decorative accents give any kitchen a personal touch.

Japanese banks once relied on a safety net to cushion any downturn in their business.

Like any flock, this one-as small as it was-had its share of drama.

Science should seek to understand the universe not benefit mankind in any way whatsoever.

The images are beautiful enough, to mesmerize any who view them.

It's hard to take any fiscal hawk seriously so long as this measure isn't on the table.

Most of us don't enter upon our life's destiny at any neatly discernible time.

Anyone who uses junkscience as a source is clearly not paying any attention.

On any battlefield, he strikes the mystic chords of memory.

Unplug the network cable and disable any wireless networking.

If any one has any answers to my proplem please let me know.

But if you look at the facts, he never had any children.

Most of the five new planets are much hotter and bigger than any planet in our solar system.

We should not expect that any education system in any country will catch up with gifted people needs.

Be wary of any claim that some newly discovered population is a new species.

There isn't any scientific proof that the don't make a difference.

It was larger than any she'd ever encountered, and with its otherworldly colors it was almost beautiful.

One aspect that should be incorporated into any experiments with cell fusion is using a fusible cell lines such as stem cells.

With the click of a mouse, you can rotate the fossils to get a view from any angle.

Vegas doesn't want you writing any more than it wants you reading.

In any case, such an act would alienate the crucial border states whose favor he struggled to retain.

Investors are helping companies avoid some of litigation's costs in exchange for part of any money paid out.

Notify all other employers that you are no longer available for employment, and cancel any interviews you might have pending.

But the reptile is actually evolving faster than any other animal studied.

Any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded.

Bright and airy, this backyard shed and greenhouse is a space any gardener would love.

Aimpoint has developed a new tool that makes it easy to shoot any military rifle from behind cover.

Are any pharmaceutical or insurance companies involved.

Prized for its fragrance, nicotiana is a welcome addition to any summer garden.

Colonies of a bizarre microbial goo have been found practicing agriculture at a scale tinier than any seen before.

It is not appropriate to put any text in bold or italics.

So far only about a third of the population is covered by any kind of pension scheme.

Wordle is an application that takes text from any source and enlarges words that appear more frequently.

In hues ranging from seafoam to mauve, these dainty, spreading succulents make a fun addition to any garden.

No one with any scientific sense now disagrees about the severity of the climate crisis.

The days you have lab, you may not be able to eat any solid food afterward.

Ten years later it sold more of them than any other company in the world.

Almost any of us, with a little time and a little savings to spend, can travel to places and do.

Like any other close relative at the family table, chimpanzees may throw vengeful fits, but they also lend a helping hand.

Small and simple, they make great gifts for any occasion.

Within your personal notes you can place any content you see from any browsed web page.

We do not use any articles submitted to, accepted by, or published by another publication.

If they had any natural resources to speak of it might be worth being involved but they don't.

It couldn't have been any better with the tress reaching peak conditions, it couldn't have been a better start.

Arizonans get into more trouble with poisonous creatures than do the residents of any other state.

Turn back the clock on any aspect of information technology.

They aren't asking for any money, but nor are they sending.

None of this carried any weight in the outcry that followed.

Your sample will not be used for any other purpose without your written permission.

Their future clearly hinged on people's willingness to leave them alone if they weren't doing any harm.

Read the label of any such product carefully to determine which weeds it kills and which ornamental plants it leaves unaffected.

Any laws or regulations that provide that the language of a contract will be construed against the drafter will.

Implicitly suggest the weaknesses of any outsider who doesn't know the deep history of the place.

Any bank which is insolvent at the end of a trading day will be.

If for any reason your purchase does not satisfy you, simply return the item for a prompt full refund or exchange.

Few if any astronomers expected the sheer diversity of planets beyond our solar system.

Hydra has only one town, no real roads, no cars-not even any bikes.

Use a wet sponge to completely clean off any remaining glue.

If there's any thread on workplace bullying, could anyone direct me to.

Please do not cash the check or give the company listed in the letter any personal information of any kind.

Any other generated universe would also have its specific peculiarities.

If there is any truth any truth to dowsing, this experiment wasn't going to prove a thing.

Get started with any or all of the search options below.

But not any undergrad, and not anybody who would have any reason to feel pressured.

Thanks to photovoltaic technology, any sunny rooftop can be converted into a solar power generator.

The right to withdraw simply means that donors can stop providing samples at any time, he found.

But the people are long gone, and the places don't show up on any modern road maps.

Generally speaking, mulch is any material that protects soil surface and allows air and water through.

During the interview stage, he never mentioned any thing about setting up a goal.

The actual lifetime of any given print depends on the printer and ink used and the viewing conditions the print experiences.

Taking the herbal supplement for six years did not keep older adults any sharper.

If you have any doubts, you need only look at the map.

After you have completed the circle, step back and see if there are any holes or uneven clusters.

Any deviation, pun intended, is the basis for a career change.

But it is hard to argue that sales of any product that is made cheaper, safer and more widely available would fall.

Follow streams across granite slabs and through meadows to any one of numerous tarns and small lakes.

Has there been any research regarding the impact of what the babies are feed eg.

It may be tough to get a grant through to test any of this stuff.

Some scientists say the human eye can distinguish more shades of green than any other color.

Finally, you can not start the job any day of the week.

Any registered user can post comments on any link submission.

Also, any explanation of our systems' structure should include some rationalization of the local matter.

Great white sharks have the strongest known bite of any living animal.

Flowering is heaviest in spring, but some bloom is likely at any time add to my plant list.

Any comments deemed inappropriate may be removed at the discretion of the moderators without notice.

Any bank holding company of size is in the acquisition mode, not the selling mode.

If he was to have any rest, her husband must once more descend into the garden.

Players' relationships with bats have inspired any number of myths and tales.

These hydrangeas are great in any climate but do particularly well in areas where cold winters damage old wood.

Failure to comply with any of the terms in the user agreement.

And at any time during the review an operator can switch to see the original video footage.

New beds for landscape plants should be amended before any plants go into the ground.

Any hints of anger or frustration may only serve to fuel the negative behavior.

Any changes to the political status quo are likely only after he ceases to run the country.

The glow of pillar candles adds warmth and romance to any setting, especially at this time of year.

The only caveat is that any financial aid you would otherwise qualify for will be reduced by the amount of the benefit.

For a clean, contemporary look the aluminum frame door works perfectly for any living space in your home.

Hincker indicated that officials would appeal any penalties.

Best of all, though, you can add garnishes to transform any stew from comfort food to a stylish party dish.

Discussions of almost any topic are immediately brought to a halt when one student.

Any evening that begins with crabcakes instantly feels festive and special.

In any case, it's an adventure in eating, one that my husband and kids.

When vigorous growth spreads beyond the design, cut it away and remove any roots.

Water-conserving gardens can be as colorful as any other.

Stock up on sturdy ceramic dishware and quality table linens in muted colors that can be dressed up for any occasion.

Any vegetable that grows in the ground can be grown in a container.

Sound is one of the sensory elements found in any well-designed garden.

Roman shades come in a variety of styles and can be fashioned from any fabric to complement any room.

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World English Dictionary

any (ˈɛnɪ)

—*determiner*
1.	a. one, some, or several, as specified, no matter how much or many, what kind or quality, etc: any cheese in the cupboard is yours; you may take any clothes you like
	b. (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural): take any you like
2.	(usually used with a negative)
	a. even the smallest amount or even one: I can't stand any noise
	b. (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural): don't give her any
3.	whatever or whichever; no matter what or which: any dictionary will do; any time of day
4.	an indefinite or unlimited amount or number (esp in the phrases any amount or number): any number of friends

—*adv*
5.	(usually used with a negative)
	a. ( foll by a comparative adjective ) to even the smallest extent: it isn't any worse now
	b. not standard at all: he doesn't care any

[Old English ǣnig; related to Old Frisian ēnig, Old High German einag, Old Norse einigr anyone, Latin ūnicus unique; see an¹, one]

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Word Origin & History

any

O.E. ænig "any, anyone," lit. "one-y," from P.Gmc. *ainagas (cf. O.S. enig, O.N. einigr, O.Fris. enich, Du. enig, Ger. einig). The -y may have dim. force here. Emphatic form any old ______ (British variant: any bloody ______) is recorded from 1896. At any rate is recorded from 1847. Among the large

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family of compounds beginning with any- , anykyn "any kind" (c.1300) did not survive. Anywhen (1831) is rarely used, but OED calls it "common in Southern [British] dialects."

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Idioms & Phrases

any

In addition to the idioms beginning with any, also see at any rate; by any means; go to any length; in any case; under any (no) circumstances.