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A0355500 (ĕn′ē)adj.1. One or some; no matter which: Take any book you want. Do you have any information on ancient Roman architecture?2. a. No matter how many or how few; some: Are there any oranges left?b. No matter how much or how little: Is there any milk left?3. Every: Any dog likes meat.4. Exceeding normal limits, as in size or duration: The patient cannot endure chemotherapy for any length of time.pron. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Any person or thing or any persons or things; anybody or anything: We haven't any left. Any of the people behind the front desk can help you.adv. To any degree or extent; at all: The patient didn't feel any better after the treatment.

[Middle English ani, from Old English ǣnig; see oi-no- in Indo-European roots.]Usage Note: The construction of any has been criticized by usage commentators for being illogical, but it has stood the test of time in respected usage. In our 2009 survey, 75 percent of the Usage Panel accepted it in He is the best known of any living playwright. · When used with the meaning "at all" to modify a verb, the adverb any has an informal ring to it and should probably be avoided in formal writing. In 2009, 70 percent of the Usage Panel rejected the sentences It didn't hurt any and If the baby cries any, give her the bottle.

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(ˈɛnɪ) determiner1. a. one, some, or several, as specified, no matter how much or many, what kind or quality, etc: any cheese in the cupboard is yours; you may take any clothes you like. b. (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural): take any you like. 2. (usually used with a negative) a. even the smallest amount or even one: I can't stand any noise. b. (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural): don't give her any. 3. whatever or whichever; no matter what or which: any dictionary will do; any time of day. 4. an indefinite or unlimited amount or number (esp in the phrases any amount or number): any number of friends. adv (usually used with a negative) a. (foll by a comparative adjective) to even the smallest extent: it isn't any worse now. b. not standard at all: he doesn't care any. [Old English ǣnig; related to Old Frisian ēnig, Old High German einag, Old Norse einigr anyone, Latin ūnicus unique; see an¹, one]

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adj. 1. one, a, an, or some; one or more without specification or identification: If you have any witnesses, produce them. Pick out any six you like. 2. whatever or whichever it may be: at any price. 3. in whatever quantity or number, great or small; some: Do you have any butter? 4. every; all: Any schoolchild would know that. Read any books you find on the subject. 5. (following a negative) at all: She can't endure any criticism. pron. 6. an unspecified person or persons; anybody; anyone: He did better than any before him. 7. a single one or ones; an unspecified thing or things; a quantity or number: We don't have any left. adv. 8. in whatever degree; to some extent; at all: Do you feel any better? Idioms: any which way, in any manner whatever; indifferently or carelessly. [before 950; Middle English eni, ani, Old English ǣnig (Old English ān one + -ig -y¹)] usage: See anybody, anyone, anyplace, anyway, either.

any

1. 'any'

You use any in front of a singular countable noun to talk about each thing or person of a particular type.

Look it up in any large dictionary.These are things that any man might do under pressure.

You use any in front of a plural countable noun to talk about all things or people of a particular type.

The patients know their rights like any other consumers.

You use any in front of an uncountable noun to talk about an amount of something.

Throw any leftovers in the bin.

When you use any in front of a singular countable noun or an uncountable noun, you use a singular form of a verb with it.

Any book that attracts children as much as this has to be taken seriously.While any poverty remains, it must have the first priority.

When you use any in front of a plural countable noun, you use a plural form of a verb with it.

Before any decisions are made, ministers are carrying out a full enquiry.2. 'any of'

You use any of in front of a plural noun phrase beginning with the, these, those, or a possessive to talk about each thing or person belonging to a particular group.

It was more expensive than any of the other magazines.You can find more information at any of our branches.

You can use either a plural or singular form of a verb with any of and a plural noun phrase. The singular form is more formal.

Find out if any of his colleagues were at the party.There is no sign that any of these limits has been reached.

You use any of in front of a singular noun phrase beginning with the, this, that, or a possessive to talk about each part of something.

I'm not going to give you any of the money.I feel guilty taking up any of your time.

You can also use any of in front of the pronouns this, that, these, those, it, us, you, or them.

Has any of this been helpful?I don't believe any of it.

Be Careful!
Don't use any without of in front of these pronouns. Don't say, for example, Has any this been helpful?'

You can use either a plural or singular form of a verb with any of and the pronouns these, those, us, you, and them.

It didn't seem that any of us were ready.I don't think any of us wants that.3. used in questions and negatives

Any is used, especially after have, in questions and negative sentences.

Do you have any suggestions?We don't have any sugar.For more information, see some4. used as a pronoun

Any can also be a pronoun.

Discuss it with your female colleagues, if you have any.The meeting was different from any that had gone before.

Thesaurus

Adj.

any - one or some or every or all without specification; "give me any peaches you don't want"; "not any milk is left"; "any child would know that"; "pick any card"; "any day now"; "cars can be rented at almost any airport"; "at twilight or any other time"; "beyond any doubt"; "need any help we can get"; "give me whatever peaches you don't want"; "no milk whatsoever is left"whatever, whatsoeversome - quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity; "have some milk"; "some roses were still blooming"; "having some friends over"; "some apples"; "some paper"

Adv.

any - to any degree or extent; "it isn't any better"

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adjective1. a scrap of, a bit of, a grain of, a fragment of, a small piece of, a speck of, the slightest bit of, a crumb of, an atom of, an iota of, a jot of, NE (S.M.S.) We're doing all this without any support.2. whichever, every, NE (S.M.S.) Any actor will tell you that it's easier to act than to be themselves.determiner a single one, any one, a single member, NE (S.M.S.) There was nothing any of us could do.adverb at all, somewhat, in the least, to an extent, NE (S.M.S.) Things aren't getting any easier for graduates.

Translations

丝毫任一任一数额任一数额的任一的

any

(ˈeni) pronoun, adjective1. one, some, no matter which. `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.任一的2. (in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some. John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left. （用于否定句和疑问句）任何数量，任一数额 adjective every. Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.每一个 adverb at all; (even) by a small amount. Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any. 任何程度，丝毫 ˈanybody, ˈanyone pronoun1. (in questions, and negative sentences etc) some person. Is anybody there?任何人2. any person, no matter which. Get someone to help – anyone will do.任何人3. everyone. Anyone could tell you the answer to that.每一个人ˈanyhow adverb1. anyway. Anyhow, even if the problem does arise, it won't affect us.无论怎样2. in a careless, untidy way. Books piled anyhow on shelves.杂乱无章地ˈanything pronoun1. (in questions, and negative sentences etc) some thing. Can you see anything?; I can't see anything. （用于否定句、疑问句等）什么事（物） 2. a thing of any kind. You can buy anything you like; `What would you like for your birthday?' `Anything will do.' 任何事（物） ˈanyway adverb nevertheless; in spite of what has been or might be said, done etc. My mother says I mustn't go but I'm going anyway; Anyway, she can't stop you.无论如何ˈanywhere adverb in any place at all. Have you seen my gloves anywhere?; I can't find them anywhere; `Where will I put these?' `Anywhere will do.'无论哪里at any rate at least. It's a pity it has started to rain, but at any rate we can still enjoy ourselves at the cinema; The Queen is coming to see us – at any rate, that's what John says. 至少，不管怎样 in any case nevertheless. I don't believe the story but I'll check it in any case.无论如何

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(it) doesn't bother me any
A golden key can open any door
a rose by any other name
a rose by any other name (would smell as sweet)
any (old) nook or cranny
any (one) worth (one's) salt
any advance on
any advance on (something)
any amount of (something)
any amount/number of something
any day
any day now
any fool can/could...
any fool could (do something)
any fool thing
Any friend of
any friend of (someone's) (is a friend of mine)
any longer
any luck
any luck?
any minute
any minute now
any minute, day, time, etc. now
any minute/moment
any moment
any moment now
any number of
any old
any old how
any old place
any old thing
any old thing, time, place, etc.
any old time
any port in a storm
any press is good press
any second
any second now
any time
any Tom, Dick, or Harry
any way
any way you slice it
any which way
anyone in their right mind
anytime you're ready
at all costs
at any cost
at any price
at any rate
be not having any (of it)
by any chance
by any means
by any stretch
by any stretch of the imagination
by no means
cannot see any further than the end of one’s nose
can't see (any) further than the end of (one's) nose
come back anytime
do any good
doesn't bother me any
don't give me any of your lip
Don't give me any of your lip!
Don't let it go any further
don't take any wooden nickels
Eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves
every/any Tom, Dick and/or Harry
get (any) ideas
get no change out of someone
getting any
Getting any?
give (one) some/any lip
give (one) trouble
give me (someone or something) any day/time
give thought to (something)
go to any length
go to any length(s)
go to any, great, etc. lengths
go to great lengths
go to great lengths (to do something)
have (any/no) feelings about (someone or something)
have (any/some) bearing on (someone or something)
have (some/any) qualms about (something or someone)
have an/any/no effect on (someone or something)
have any joy
he, she, etc. isn't having any
hold out hope
ill wind that blows no one any good, it's an
ill wind that blows no one any good, it's/'tis an
in any case
in any event
in any shape or form
in any way, shape, or form
in any way, shape, or form, not
Is there any truth to (something)?
Is there any truth to?
it wouldn't do (someone) any harm (to do something)
it's an ill wind that blows no one any good
it's an ill wind that blows nobody (any) good
it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
make (an amount of money) on (something)
make any sense (out) of (something)
no hard feelings
no matter how you slice it
no one will be (any) the wiser
no/any longer
not any hard feelings
not at any price
not be getting any younger
not be having any of it
not by any means
not by any stretch of the imagination
not do (someone or oneself) any favors
not for any account
not getting any younger
not go any further
not going to win any beauty contests
not have (any of) it
not have any of (something)
not have it
not having any
not in a/any hurry
not in a/any rush
not know (any) better
not know any better
not lose (any) sleep (over someone or something)
not lose any sleep over somebody/something
not lose any sleep over something
not mean (one) any harm
not mean any offense
not on any account
not pay (one) any mind
not pay someone any mind
not pull any punches
not see any objection
not shed a tear
not under any circumstance(s)
on any account
on no account
quench (one's) thirst at any dirty puddle
rich beyond the/any dream of avarice
riches beyond the/any dream of avarice
rose by any other name would smell as sweet
rose by any other name, a
see no further than the end of one’s nose
see no objection
stretch your arm no further than your sleeve (will reach)
take no prisoners
thing you don't want is dear at any price
Tom, Dick, and Harry
under any circumstances
under no circumstances
under the circumstances
wealth beyond the/any dream of avarice
with any luck
with no strings attached
without any strings attached
won't bother me any

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adj a scrap of

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determiner a single one

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adj one or some or every or all without specification

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