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Definition anything in British English

anything pronoun

pronoun
/ˈeniˌθɪŋ/
1

used instead of 'something' when saying or asking whether there is one thing or even a small amount of something

Example

Do you know anything about cricket?

Example

He never does anything to help.

Example

If anything happens, call me.

Example

I promise I won't do anything stupid.

Example

It was so dark I could hardly see anything at all.

Example

Do you want anything else to eat?

Example

Is there anything to eat in the house?

Example

It is not clear what. if anything, we can do to improve the situation.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
2

used when it is not important to say which thing, idea, action etc you are referring to, because what you are saying applies to everything

Example

You can buy anything you want on the Internet.

Example

Anything made of wood needs to be protected from the weather.

Example

She would do anything for her children.

Example

Pigs will eat almost anything.

Synonyms and related words
everything whole all
3

used with numbers to show that you are not giving exact information, but that any number is possible within the range you mention

Example

A good diamond could cost anything from £10,000 to £300,000.

Example

You may have to wait anything up to six months for an appointment.

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
Definition anything in British English

Related Words

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