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an·y
 any
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- pronunciation:
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ni
- parts of speech:
- adjective, pronoun, adverb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
one or some of a certain thing, no matter which, how much, or how many.
The place is empty, so we can sit at any table.Any pictures left on the wall will be removed.- similar words:
- all
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| definition 2: |
one or another; each and every.
Any child can learn.- similar words:
- all
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| definition 3: |
whatever or all, without restriction.
They will win at any cost.- similar words:
- all
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| definition 4: |
even a very small amount of (used after a negative).
I don't want any trouble. |
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pronoun |
| definition 1: |
an unspecified person or persons; anybody.
She was kinder than any.- similar words:
- all
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| definition 2: |
a thing, things, or an amount of something implied.
There isn't any on the shelf.There aren't any to be found anywhere. |
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adverb |
| definition: |
to a degree or extent.
Is he any worse than she? |
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