anything · pronoun /ˈen.iːˌθɪŋ/
anything (IN QUESTIONS/NEGATIVES)
A1 used in questions or negatives to mean "something"
Dictionary examples:
Is there anything I can do to help?
I didn't eat anything.
Did you notice anything strange about him?
Was there anything else you wanted to say?
Learner example:
When I['m] speaking in class I'm very nervous and I can't say anything. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
anything (NO MATTER WHICH)
A1 any object, event, situation, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Tom will eat anything!
We can do anything you like.
Learner example:
I like spag[h]etti or lasagne. But I eat anything. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Slovak)
or anything
B2 used to talk or ask about things of a similar type
Dictionary examples:
Do you want a drink or anything?
Did you do any sightseeing or anything?
anything like
B2 used in questions and negatives to mean "similar to"
Dictionary examples:
Does he look anything like his brother?
The pictures on cereal boxes don’t look anything like the actual stuff you eat.
Learner example:
Even in my dreams I haven't seen anything like it. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
