any (A1)

determiner, pronoun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛni/

Definition

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

Examples

• Do you have any milk?

• I don't have any money.

• Are there any cookies left?

How to Use any

any of (prepositional phrase)

Used to refer to one or more from a group. — "Any of these options will work."

not any (collocation)

Indicates zero quantity in negative statements. — "There are not any tickets left."

Synonyms of any

Words with a similar meaning to any:

• some
• a
• either
• whatever

Antonyms of any

Words with the opposite meaning to any:

• no
• none

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