Meaning of "any" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANY

Old English ǣnig; related to Old Frisian ēnig, Old High German einag, Old Norse einigr anyone, Latin ūnicus unique.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF ANY

any  [ˈɛnɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANY

Any can act as an adverb and a determiner.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

The determinant is a modifier that provides context to the noun, often in terms of quantity and possession.

WHAT DOES ANY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ANY

ANY may refer to: ▪ ANY, a New York-based architectural journal published from 1993 to 2000 ▪ Anthony Municipal Airport's IATA airport code ▪ Athabasca Northern Railway's reporting mark...

Definition of any in the English dictionary

The first definition of any in the dictionary is one, some, or several, as specified, no matter how much or many, what kind or quality, etc. Other definition of any is even the smallest amount or even one. Any is also whatever or whichever; no matter what or which.

SYNONYMS OF «ANY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «any» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of any

a bit of · at all · every · in the least · somewhat · whichever

TRANSLATION OF ANY

Find out the translation of any to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of any from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «any» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 任何一个
• Translator English - Spanish: alguno
• English: any
• Translator English - Hindi: किसी भी
• Translator English - Arabic: أَيّ
• Translator English - Russian: какой-нибудь
• Translator English - Portuguese: qualquer
• Translator English - Bengali: কোন
• Translator English - French: un peu de
• Translator English - Malay: Mana-mana
• Translator English - German: irgendein
• Translator English - Japanese: どれでも
• Translator English - Korean: 어떤
• Translator English - Javanese: Apa wae
• Translator English - Vietnamese: bất kỳ
• Translator English - Tamil: எந்த
• Translator English - Marathi: कोणताही
• Translator English - Turkish: herhangi
• Translator English - Italian: qualche
• Translator English - Polish: jakiś
• Translator English - Ukrainian: скільки-небудь
• Translator English - Romanian: niște
• Translator English - Greek: οποιοσδήποτε
• Translator English - Afrikaans: enige
• Translator English - Swedish: någon
• Translator English - Norwegian: noe

10 QUOTES WITH «ANY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word any.

1

Jeff Abbott

No one forces me, or any other writer, to sell a film option on the books. If you don't want to run the risk that the filmmakers may adapt your work in a way you don't like, then you don't sell the option. You know when you sell it that they will have to make some changes, just because film and TV are different media than books.

2

Laz Alonso

You may have seen me in movies like 'Fast & Furious' and 'Avatar.' But I wouldn't have been able to do any of that without hard work and determination. You can accomplish anything if you just stay out of trouble and do the right things.

3

Les Baxter

Regardless of who originally made it popular, any hit song becomes a challenge to the ingenuity and imagination of other musicians and performers.

4

Jane Birkin

If you fall in love with a country and its people, that makes any country warm to you.

5

Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

Any time that you can give the consumer more of what they want, it's a good thing. I said from Day 1 that the unbundling of the album is a good thing.

6

Jack Bruce

I've always been interested in any kind of great music, and African music is, I think, the source of it all.

7

Rob Brydon

I don't think any of my kids would have a good word to say about me. I think they deny that they even know me. At school, they pretend they are Anton du Beke's kids.

8

Andrew Cohen

Our true nature is free of any and all notions of gender, of any notions of difference whatsoever.

9

James S. Coleman

The higher the social class of other students the higher any given student's achievement.

10

Eliza Coupe

I cannot feel my legs from the waist down any longer. But who cares? I look good and that's all that matters. And when I die of hypothermia for wearing formal shorts in winter, tell them to put that on my tombstone.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANY»

Discover the use of any in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to any and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

How to Get Any Man to Do Anything You Want!: How to Find the ...

This book will make you more popular than you can imagine (well, with guys anyway), and transform a dull, boring relationship into a lively, fun one with lots of romance and affection for both of you.

Dusty White, Brenda Judy, 2008

Any Time Temptations

This Is A Lovingly Compilation Of Delicious Everyday Recipes That Can Be Dished Up At Any Time Of The Day Even By A Novice Cook.

Sanjeev Kapoor, 2003

Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio

A touching novel filled with love, hope, and fellowship follows a loving Mexican-American family that resides in East L.A. as they immerse themselves in the warmth of their close-knit community. Reprint.

Tony Johnston, 2003

How To Win Any Argument

Winning arguments with confidence, grace and ease. If you‘re ready, Bob Mayer will show you how in a light, humorous, page-turning read filled with personal and celebrity anecdotes and riveting tidbits.

Robert Mayer, 2008

Any Given Monday: Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them ...

This invaluable guide reveals how young athletes can maximize their talent and maintain a lifetime of health both on the field and off.

James R. Andrews, 2013

Summarization in Any Subject: 50 Techniques to Improve ...

Offers a practical guide to written, spoken, artistic, and kinesthetic summarization techniques for individual assignments and group activities.

Rick Wormeli, 2005

Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining ...

An expansion of ancillaries include updated online databases, spreadsheets, and other educational support tools Fully revised to incorporate valuation lessons learned from the last five years, from the market crisis and emerging markets to ...

Aswath Damodaran, 2012

Any Pet Will Do

Jeremy longs for a pet, but he doesn't know what kind of pet to get.

Nancy Shouse, 2005

Active learning: 101 strategies to teach any subject

Each strategy is described with clear, step-by-step instructions. If you are committed to making learning active, but occasionally run out of steam, this is the book to get you back on track with fresh ideas and innovative strategies.

Melvin L. Silberman, 1996

Smarter Investing in Any Economy: The Definitive Guide to ...

By strictly following his methodologies outlined in this book, you may more than double the returns of the S&P 500, with less risk.

Michael J. Carr, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term any is used in the context of the following news items.

'Will my wife get any of my inheritance when we divorce?'

I am currently in the process of getting a divorce, and want to know whether my wife has any claim on the fortune my mother bequeaths to me? «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

Police Has Not Sent Invitation To Any Senator – Deputy Police PRO

deputy police pro The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Shogunle, has said that the Police did not send any invitation to any ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Jul 15»

Steven Gerrard finally arrives in Los Angeles - but no-one has any …

It's a whole new world for the former Liverpool legend who has moved to LA Galaxy after 17-years at his hometown club. And while everyone ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»

Northern American's High-Desert Rock Doesn't Fit Into Any LA …

“We don't ever seem to make any money,” says singer/guitarist Nate Paul, sitting with the whole band outside a Los Feliz coffee shop. «LA Weekly, Jul 15»

Michael Bradley captaincy was inevitable, and won't end any time …

Michael Bradley's turn as U.S. national team captain has seemed inevitable for a long time, and it isn't likely to end any time soon. Michael ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»

Greek 'No' Vote Is No Solution, Makes Any Debt Deal More Difficult …

Greek voters rejected a financial compromise with the EU and IMF on its debts of more than 300 billion euros in a flash referendum, with Greek ... «Forbes, Jul 15»

Pinoys in debt-ridden Greece told to prepare 'for any eventuality'

Philippine embassy officials in Greece have met with Filipino community leaders there and advised them “to be prepared for any eventuality” ... «GMA News, Jul 15»

Ruby Tuason loses cool at Jinggoy's lawyer: I'm not just any witness

Pork barrel scam whistleblower Ruby Tuason snapped during Monday's hearing under a defense lawyer's repeated inquiries on her alleged ... «GMA News, Jul 15»

Longmont rail at any cost? No

Commuters catch an RTD bus to downtown Denver from the Church Ranch Boulevard Park-n-Ride along U.S. 36 in Westminster on Aug. «The Denver Post, Jul 15»

Ball State yet to receive any restitution in investment scam

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Ball State University officials say they haven't received any restitution from two men convicted in a $13 million investment ... «The Elkhart Truth, Jul 15»