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anything

/ˈɛniθɪŋ/

[/ˈɛniθɪŋ/]

a thing of any kind

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Anything means a thing of any kind, often used in questions and negatives.

Example

Is there anything I can do to help?

Is there anything I can do to help?

Etymology

From 'any' plus 'thing'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in questions and negative sentences.

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