Any

Pronunciation: /ˈɛni/

Definitions of any

adjective used to refer to one or some of a thing or things, no matter how much or how many

Example Sentences

A1 I don't have any siblings.

A2 Do you have any plans for the weekend?

B1 I need to buy some groceries. Do you have any suggestions?

B2 She doesn't have any experience in marketing, but she is a quick learner.

C1 The company doesn't have any intention of expanding internationally at the moment.

C2 I don't have any doubt that he will succeed in his new role.

pronoun used to refer to one or some of a thing or things, no matter how much or how many

Example Sentences

A1 I don't have any money to buy a new phone.

A2 Do you have any siblings?

B1 I can't find any information about that topic.

B2 Have you made any progress on the project?

C1 I haven't received any feedback on my presentation yet.

C2 She didn't have any doubts about her decision.

Examples of any in a Sentence

formal Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the project.

informal Do you have any plans for the weekend?

slang I don't have any clue what you're talking about.

figurative She didn't show any signs of weakness during the competition.

Grammatical Forms of any

• past tense: anyed
• plural: anies
• comparative: anier
• superlative: aniest
• present tense: any
• future tense: will any
• perfect tense: have anyed
• continuous tense: is anying
• singular: any
• positive degree: any
• infinitive: to any
• gerund: anying
• participle: anied

Origin and Evolution of any

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'any' originated from the Old English word 'ænig', which meant 'one, some, any'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'any' has retained its general meaning of 'one or some of a thing or number' but has also taken on additional nuances such as emphasizing inclusivity or choice in certain contexts.