In any way; to any extent; at all. Cf. anything like at phrases 2 anything near at phrases 5. Somewhat archaic in later use.

To any extent, in any respect, at all; possibly, by any chance. Obsolete (chiefly poetic in later use).

To any extent, in any respect, at all; = aught, adv. 1.

In any way; = anyways, adv. 1. Obsolete.

Modifying comparative adjectives and adverbs: in any degree, to any extent, at all. See also any more, adj., any mo, adj., any more, adv.

In any manner or respect; by any means; (also) to any extent, at all. Cf. way, n.1 17a(b) 21.

In negative or conditional use: in any way; to any degree; in the least; whatsoever.

Followed by the and a comparative: at all the (better, etc.), in any degree, to any extent. Cf. never, adv. 3 (now much more common). Obsolete.

In any way; to any extent; at all; = anything, adv. Cf. nowhat, adv.1

In any manner or respect; = anyway, adv. 1a. Chiefly North American (colloquial and regional) in later use.

At all, in any way. Cf. earthly, adj. 1b.

in any way or respect.