any

any
1. adverb /ˈɛnɪ,ˈɛni,ˈæni/
To even the slightest extent, at all.

I will not remain here any longer.

2. pronoun /ˈɛnɪ,ˈɛni,ˈæni/
Any thing(s) or person(s).

Any may apply.


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Synonyms:
(of many), / (indefinitely), , ,


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  • any — [en′ē] adj. [ME ani < OE ænig < an, ONE; akin to Ger einig, ON einigr] 1. one, no matter which, of more than two [any pupil may answer] 2. some, no matter how much or how little, how many, or what kind [he can t tolerate any criticism] 3.… …   English World dictionary

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