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any · determiner

/ˈen.i/Full view

any (SOME)

A1 used in questions and negatives to mean some

Dictionary examples:

"Is there any more soup?" "No, I'm afraid there isn't any left."

I haven't seen any of his films.

I asked Andrew for some change but he hasn't got any.

Learner example:

She doesn't [want] any more children. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Bengali)

any (NOT IMPORTANT WHICH)

A1 one of or each of a particular kind of person or thing when it is not important which

Dictionary examples:

"Which of these cakes may I eat?" "Any."

Any of you should be able to answer this question.

Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

We should hear from him any minute/day/time now.

There were a lot of computers at the store, any (one) of which would have been fine for me.

Learner example:

When I [was a] child, I like[d] reading any cartoon book, so my parents bought many books for me. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Mandarin)

any · adverb

/ˈen.i/

any

B1 used in questions and negatives to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb

Dictionary examples:

Do you feel any better?

I can't walk any faster.

Those gloves don't look any different than the others.

Houses in this area used to be a real bargain, but they're not cheap any more.

This radio isn't any good - I'll have to buy another.

She couldn't wait any longer.

Learner example:

I couldn't wait any longer - I had to see Sami. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)