any - English vocabulary definition and quizzes

Sep 29, 2026

Content centers on the English word “any,” providing a structured dictionary-style entry with multiple senses (indiscriminately of whatever kind; indeterminate quantity; unmeasured or unlimited amount; extent “at all”). The material also includes examples, etymology from Middle English and Old English roots, and related guidance such as spelling and listening/learning prompts. Additional sections promote vocabulary quizzes, visual vocab activities, and device apps for English learners.

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True ... or False? Take Our 10-Question Quiz any Save Popularity | 3 ENTRIES FOUND: | About Our Definitions:All forms ofa word (noun, | | --- | --- | | any | verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page. | | any which way
any-quantity rate | | Ads by Google TDAmeritrade: Official Trade free for 60 days + get up to $600. Limited time offer. Sign up! [TDAmeritrade.com](TDAmeritrade.com) 1any adjective \ˈe-nē\ De~~fi~~n~~iti~~on~~ ~~o~~f ~~ANY~~ ~~~~ Lik~~e 1 : one or some indiscriminately of whatever kind: a : one or another taken at random b : EVERY —used to indicate one selected without restriction 2 : one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity: a : one or more —used to indicate an undetermined number or amount b : ALL —used to indicate a maximum or whole c : a or some without reference to quantity or extent 3 a : unmeasured or unlimited in amount, number, or extent b : appreciably large or extended See any defined for English-language learners » See any defined for kids » E~~x~~am~~pl~~es~~ ~~o~~f ~~ANY~~ ~~ O~~rigi~~n~~ ~~o~~f ~~ANY~~ ~~ Middle English, from Old English ænig; akin to Old High German einag any, Old English ān one — more at ONE Spell It The commonly misspelled words quiz Hear It, Spell It » Vocabulary Quiz How strong is your vocabulary? Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual vocab quiz Test Your Knowledge » Piquant, Ambrosial & More: Food WordsWorth Savoring Top 10 Words About Food Top 10 Funny-Sounding & Interesting Words Bumfuzzle, Cattywampus, Gardyloo & More Get Our Free Apps Voice Search, Favorites, Word of the Day, and More iPhone | iPad | Android | More First Known Use: before 12th century Re~~l~~a~~t~~e~~d t~~o~~ ~~ANY~~ ~~ | Definition of ANY
: to any extent or degree : AT ALL
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Examples of | | --- | | ANY
The food there is never any good.
He won't be any happier there than he was here .
I could not walk any farther.
I can't eat any more pizza .
First Known Use of | ANY 14th century Synonyms: each, every [+] more R~~hy~~mes~~ with ~~ANY~~ ~~ benne, benny, blenny, fenny, jenny, Kenny, many, penni, penny 2any pronoun, singular or plural in construction De~~fi~~n~~iti~~on~~ ~~o~~f ~~ANY~~ ~~ 1 : any person or persons : ANYONE 2 a : any thing or things b : any part, quantity, or number F~~ir~~s~~t ~~Kno~~w~~n~~ ~~Use~~ ~~o~~f ~~ANY~~ ~~ before 12th century R~~hy~~mes~~ with ~~ANY~~ ~~ many 3any adverb Lea~~r~~n~~ ~~Mo~~r~~e~~ ~~A~~bo~~u~~t ~~ANY~~ ~~ Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for "any" Spanish-English Dictionary: Translation of "any" B~~r~~o~~w~~se~~ ~~ Next Word in the Dictionary: Anyathian Previous Word in the Dictionary: anxious bench All Words Near: any ~~ ~~~~ ~~Seen~~ & ~~Hea~~rd ~~~~ ~~ What made you want to look up any? Please tell us where you Join Us on FB & Twitter Get the Word of the Dayand More Facebook | Twitter read or heard it (including the quote, if possible) . 6 comments Stacey Noel · Top Commenter · Scottsdale, Arizona NDAA 2012 ANY suspect can be detained indefinitely. Reply · Like · January 2 at 11:35am | | | Mgiri Sharma · Svvs
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Reply · Like · June 12, 2011 at 11:06pm | | | | Ubaldo Amen · Harvard University
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FAQs

What are the main dictionary meanings of “any”?

“Any” can mean one or some indiscriminately, an undetermined number or amount, or an unmeasured/unlimited quantity. It is also used with “at all” to indicate extent or degree, such as “was never any good.”

How does “any” behave with quantity and extent?

It is used to indicate an undetermined number or amount (one or more; all) and can also mean “to any extent or degree,” shown by phrases like “at all.”

Does the document provide usage examples and historical origin?

Yes. It includes example sentences and an origin note tracing “any” to Middle English and Old English ænig, related to Old High German einag, with a reference to one/related forms.

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