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Definition anywhere in American English

anywhere adverb, pronoun

adverb, pronoun
/ˈeniˌwer/

Anywhere can be used in the following ways:

as an adverb: I’m not going anywhere today.

as a pronoun: a tiny island a long way from anywhere.

1

used instead of "somewhere" when you are saying whether someone or something exists in even one place or goes to even one place

Example

He never travels anywhere without his camera.

Example

Did you go anywhere interesting?

Example

Is there anywhere where I could rent a bike?

Example

These giant tortoises are not found anywhere else in the world.

Synonyms and related words
everywhere anywhere somewhere
2

used when you are not referring to one particular place, because what you are saying applies to every place

Example

If you see my keys lying around anywhere, put them on my desk.

Example

You can sit anywhere you like.

Example

He was prepared to travel anywhere in the world in search of adventure.

Synonyms and related words
everywhere anywhere somewhere
3

used for saying that a number or amount is within a particular range, when you cannot give a single exact figure

Example

A principal can earn anywhere between $40,000 and $110,000 a year, depending on the size of the school.

Example

The trip can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
Definition anywhere in American English