anything
word
/ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/
EN-ee-thing
/ˈɛnɪθˌɪŋ/
EN-i-thing
Definition
Used to refer to a thing, no matter what it is; any object, event, or matter.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and formal usage. Often used in questions and negatives ('Is there anything wrong?'; 'I don't know anything'). Avoid confusion with 'something' which implies a positive statement.
Spanish: algo - cualquier cosaPortuguese (BR): algo - qualquer coisaPortuguese (PT): algo - qualquer coisaChinese (Simplified): 任何东西Chinese (Traditional): 任何東西Hindi: कुछ भीArabic: أي شيءBengali: কিছু - কিছুইRussian: что-нибудь - что-либоJapanese: 何か - 何でもVietnamese: bất cứ điều gì - bất kỳ thứ gìKorean: 아무것Turkish: herhangi bir şeyUrdu: کچھ بھیIndonesian: apa saja - apapun
Example Sentences
I don't have anything to say.
basic
You can choose anything from the menu.
basic
If anything goes wrong, call me immediately.
natural
I didn't hear anything during the meeting.
natural
Is there anything else you want to add?
natural
Do you want anything to eat?
basic