Synonyms for

Anything

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

Definition

anything means a thing of any kind or something, no matter what it is

Synonyms & similar words

everything something whatever all object matter entity fact article feature detail particular element individual whatnot whatchamacallit doodad thingamajig

Synonyms by register

Formal

any item any object any matter

Informal

whatever whatnot any old thing

Literary

aught all things

Antonyms

nothing naught zero nil nobody none

Common collocations

  • anything at all
  • anything else
  • anything goes
  • anything like that
  • anything to declare
  • anything but
  • anything could happen
  • anything you want

Word family

adverb any

Usage note

Often used in questions and negative statements, but can also be used in affirmative statements to mean 'no matter what'. Can sometimes be replaced by 'something' in affirmative statements when a specific, though unspecified, item is implied.

Example sentences

  1. I can eat anything I want for breakfast.
  2. She can wear anything she likes to school.
  3. He can play with anything he finds in the yard.
  4. They can do anything they set their minds to.
  5. We can go anywhere we want on vacation.

Quotes

  • Anything is possible if you've got enough nerve.
  • Anything worth having is worth working for.
  • Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.

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