any

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.To even the slightest extent, at all.

   • I wasn't any too easy in my mind.
   • I will not remain here any longer.
   • Is she any less enthused now that it's raining?

Det

Determiner

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A word placed before a noun to show which person or thing is meant, or how much or how many.

1. 1.One at all; at least one; at least one kind of; some; a positive quantity of.

   • "Give me your pen.", "I don't have any pen."
   • Do you think there's any point to/in trying to explain?
   • No man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son.

2. 2.A/an, each or some, no matter its/their identity or nature.

   • I'll drink any whiskey you've got.
   • The character '#' matches any digit 0–9.
   • Please bring some plates, any plates will do.

3. 3.An unspecified but imminent (second, minute, day etc.).

   • I expect the phone to ring at any moment.
   • They'll be arriving any day.

Pron

Pronoun

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A word that replaces or refers to a noun or noun phrase.

1. 1.Any thing(s) or person(s).

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• anyway