any

adverb, determiner, pronoun

US /ˈeni/

Any can be used in the following ways:

as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun): It’s a puzzle that any intelligent child could solve. (followed by a plural or uncountable noun): Are there any cookies left?He doesn’t have any money.

as a pronoun (without a following noun): I looked around for toilet paper, but there wasn’t any. (followed by “of”): Have you read any of his books?

as an adverb (usually followed by the comparative form of an adjective or adverb): Are you feeling any better?

Any is used especially in questions, in negative sentences, and in clauses with “if”: Is there any coffee left?There weren’t any complaints.I can lend you a map if that’s any help.

1
usually in negatives or questionsused instead of “some” for saying or asking whether there is a small amount of something or a small number of people or things
If you need any help, just let me know.
I tried to get a ticket but there weren’t any left.
any of:
Did any of her friends come?
any...at all:
Without any hesitation at all, Jane came forward to volunteer.
few if any (=not many and possibly none):
Few if any pianists have performed the Grieg concerto with such sensitivity.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe small amounts and quantities
little
few
slight
2
used when it is not important to say which person or thing you are referring to, because what you are saying applies to everyone or everything
If any member of the team was sick, Gary would take his place.
It’s a very simple test – any idiot could pass it.
any of:
It was the first time that any of us had been in a plane.
any other:
The new card can be used in the same way as any other credit card.
Synonyms and related words
Words used for saying that something is unimportant
whatever
anyhow
anyway
1. 2a
  used when it is not important which person or thing you choose
  Pick any design you want – they’re all the same price.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used for saying that something is unimportant
  whatever
  anyhow
  anyway
3
always in negatives or questionsspokenused for emphasis after a verb to mean “at all”
Have things improved any?
Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing what you are saying
actively
actual
a damn sight greater/smaller etc.

phrases

any more/better/bigger etc.

any (old) how

be any use/any good

not...any longer

not just any (old)

单词	any
释义	any adverb, determiner, pronoun UK /ˈeni/ Other entries for this word any fool phrase any luck? phrase in any case phrase any day now phrase at any rate phrase any requests? phrase any (old) how phrase by any chance phrase in any event phrase with any luck phrase at any price phrase any chance of...? phrase not just any... phrase any moment (now) phrase of any description phrase beyond (any) doubt phrase be any use/any good phrase not just any (old) phrase not...any more/longer phrase any day/moment etc now phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS3 Any can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun): It’s a puzzle that any intelligent child could solve. (followed by a plural or uncountable noun): Are there any biscuits left?He hasn’t got any money. as a pronoun (without a following noun): I looked around for toilet paper, but there wasn’t any. (followed by ‘of’): Have you read any of his books? as an adverb (usually followed by the comparative form of an adjective or adverb): Are you feeling any better? Any is used especially in questions, in negative sentences, and in clauses with ‘if’: Is there any coffee left?There weren’t any complaints.I can lend you a map if that’s any help. 1 usually in negatives or questionsused instead of ‘some’ for saying or asking whether there is a small amount of something or a small number of people or things If you need any help, just let me know. I tried to get a ticket but there weren’t any left. any of: Did any of her friends come? any...at all: Without any hesitation at all, Jane came forward to volunteer. few if any (=not many and possibly none): Few if any pianists have performed the Grieg concerto with such sensitivity. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe small amounts and quantities little few slight 2 used when it is not important to say which person or thing you are referring to, because what you are saying applies to everyone or everything It’s a very simple test – any fool could pass it. If any member of the team was ill, Gary would take his place. any of: It was the first time that any of us had been in a plane. any other: The HCIMA card can be used in the same way as any other credit card. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is unimportant whatever anyhow anyway 2a used when it is not important which person or thing you choose Pick any design you want – they’re all the same price. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is unimportant whatever anyhow anyway 3 always in negatives or questionsmainly Americanspokenused for emphasis after a verb to mean ‘at all’ Have things improved any? Synonyms and related words Ways of emphasizing what you are saying ach actively actual phrases any more/better/bigger etc any (old) how be any use/any good not...any more/longer not just any (old) any adverb, determiner, pronoun US /ˈeni/ Other entries for this word any fool phrase any luck? phrase in any case phrase any day now phrase any requests? phrase any (old) how phrase by any chance phrase in any event phrase with any luck phrase at any price phrase not...any longer phrase any chance of...? phrase not just any... phrase any moment (now) phrase of any description phrase beyond (any) doubt phrase be any use/any good phrase not just any (old) phrase any number of something phrase any port in a storm phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS3 Any can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun): It’s a puzzle that any intelligent child could solve. (followed by a plural or uncountable noun): Are there any cookies left?He doesn’t have any money. as a pronoun (without a following noun): I looked around for toilet paper, but there wasn’t any. (followed by “of”): Have you read any of his books? as an adverb (usually followed by the comparative form of an adjective or adverb): Are you feeling any better? Any is used especially in questions, in negative sentences, and in clauses with “if”: Is there any coffee left?There weren’t any complaints.I can lend you a map if that’s any help. 1 usually in negatives or questionsused instead of “some” for saying or asking whether there is a small amount of something or a small number of people or things If you need any help, just let me know. I tried to get a ticket but there weren’t any left. any of: Did any of her friends come? any...at all: Without any hesitation at all, Jane came forward to volunteer. few if any (=not many and possibly none): Few if any pianists have performed the Grieg concerto with such sensitivity. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe small amounts and quantities little few slight 2 used when it is not important to say which person or thing you are referring to, because what you are saying applies to everyone or everything If any member of the team was sick, Gary would take his place. It’s a very simple test – any idiot could pass it. any of: It was the first time that any of us had been in a plane. any other: The new card can be used in the same way as any other credit card. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is unimportant whatever anyhow anyway 2a used when it is not important which person or thing you choose Pick any design you want – they’re all the same price. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is unimportant whatever anyhow anyway 3 always in negatives or questionsspokenused for emphasis after a verb to mean “at all” Have things improved any? Synonyms and related words Ways of emphasizing what you are saying actively actual a damn sight greater/smaller etc. phrases any more/better/bigger etc. any (old) how be any use/any good not...any longer not just any (old)
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