any

adjective
UK: /ˈeni/
US: /ˈeni/

  1. One or some of a thing or number of things, no matter which.

    1. Do you have any brothers or sisters? [ ] [ ]
    2. If any packages arrive while I'm out, please put them in my office. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or many.

    1. Is there any coffee left in the pot? [ ] [ ]
    2. If you have any questions about the assignment, don't hesitate to ask me during office hours. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to indicate a lack of restriction in choosing one or some of a group.

    1. You can choose any color you like for the walls. [ ] [ ]
    2. Feel free to submit any proposal that aligns with the project's goals and objectives. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

some every one all whatever either each
any adverb

  1. To the slightest degree; at all.

    1. Does that bother you any? [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't think it helped any, as the situation remains essentially the same. [ ] [ ]
any pronoun

  1. One or some; any members of a group.

    1. Are any of you able to help? [ ] [ ]
    2. If any of the students are struggling with the material, they should attend the review session. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "any" in English means: One or some of a thing or number of things, no matter which., Used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or many., Used to indicate a lack of restriction in choosing one or some of a group..

The phonetic transcription of "any" is /ˈeni/ in British English and /ˈeni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "any": some, every, one, all, whatever, either, each.

Example usage of "any": "Do you have any brothers or sisters?". More examples on the page.