det. Used in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number of something.; Used to mean one thing or person when it doesn't matter which one.; Used to show that something is special or not ordinary.; pron. Used in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number.; Used to mean one or more things when it doesn't matter which ones.; adv. Used to mean 'at all' in questions and negative sentences.; Used at the end of negative sentences to mean 'at all'.

any - Meaning, Definition & Examples

determiner

A1

Used in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number of something.

Do you have any questions about the lesson?

A1

Used to mean one thing or person when it doesn't matter which one.

You can choose any book from the shelf.

R

Used to show that something is special or not ordinary.

This isn't just any cake—it's my grandmother's special recipe!

pronoun

A1

Used in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number.

I need sugar. Do you have any?

A1

Used to mean one or more things when it doesn't matter which ones.

If you have extra tickets, I'll take any.

adverb

A2

Used to mean 'at all' in questions and negative sentences.

Is the pain any better today?

R

Used at the end of negative sentences to mean 'at all'.

The medicine didn't help me any.

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Used in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number of something.; Used to mean one thing or person when it doesn't matter which one.; Used to show that something is special or not ordinary.

Used in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number.; Used to mean one or more things when it doesn't matter which ones.

Used to mean 'at all' in questions and negative sentences.; Used at the end of negative sentences to mean 'at all'.

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