Synonyms for

Any

Verb / ˈeni: / Another word for any — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many

Synonyms & similar words

whatever whatsoever some several whatever whichever each every all whatever anybody someone anyone everybody nobody nothing everything all each either neither

Synonyms by register

Formal

whichever any one any whatsoever

Informal

whatever any old any old how

Literary

whatsoever any at all

Antonyms

some certain specific particular definite limited

Common collocations

  • any time
  • any day
  • any longer
  • any more
  • any way
  • any chance
  • any good
  • any help

Word family

adverb anywhere

Usage note

Often used in questions and negative statements to indicate an unspecified quantity or number. Can also be used in affirmative statements to mean 'it does not matter which'.

Example sentences

  1. Can I have any cookies?
  2. I don't like any vegetables.
  3. Do you have any pencils?
  4. I don't want any more cake.
  5. Can we go anywhere?

Quotes

  • Any fool can know. The point is to understand. - Albert Einstein
  • If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission. - Unknown
  • Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. - Albert Einstein

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