anything

pronoun
UK: /ˈeniθɪŋ/
US: /ˈeniθɪŋ/

  1. Used to refer to one thing or some things of any type.

    1. I didn't eat anything today because I was too busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you need anything at all while I am away, please don't hesitate to call me. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used in questions and negative statements to mean something, no matter what.

    1. Did you buy anything at the store? I need milk. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wouldn't do anything to hurt her because she's my best friend. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to emphasize a statement, often expressing surprise or disbelief.

    1. He acts like he knows anything about cars, but he doesn't. [ ] [ ]
    2. They can charge anything they want; the demand is incredibly high. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nothing all everything something
anything adverb

  1. Used after 'as' to make a comparison, implying a high degree.

    1. She is as good anything I've ever seen. [ ] [ ]
    2. That new phone is as expensive as anything on the market right now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anything" in English means: Used to refer to one thing or some things of any type., Used in questions and negative statements to mean something, no matter what., Used to emphasize a statement, often expressing surprise or disbelief..

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

Synonyms for "anything": nothing, all, everything, something.

Example usage of "anything": "I didn't eat anything today because I was too busy.". More examples on the page.