any

Intermediate

/ˈen.i/

det
some, or even the smallest amount or number of

any in a sentence

  • “Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally?”
  • “Is there any of that lemon cake left?”
  • “There was hardly any food left by the time we got there.”
  • “"Is there some butter I could use?" "No, there's some margarine but there isn't any butter."”

What does “any” mean?

any (det) means some, or even the smallest amount or number of. It is pronounced /ˈen.i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "any" mean?
any (det) means: some, or even the smallest amount or number of
How do you pronounce "any"?
"any" is pronounced /ˈen.i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "any" in a sentence?
Here is "any" used in a sentence: Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally?

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