anytime
word
/ˈɛniˌtaɪm/
E-nee-tym
/ˈɛnɪtˌaɪm/
E-ni-tym
Definition
At any time; whenever it is convenient or possible. It is often used to say there is no fixed time limit or that someone is welcome at all times.
Usage & Nuances
Common in speech and informal writing. Very often used in friendly offers like 'Call me anytime' or 'You can come by anytime.' As one word, 'anytime' is an adverb; in more formal writing before a noun, many writers prefer 'any time' as two words, as in 'at any time'.
Spanish: en cualquier momento - cuando quierasPortuguese (BR): a qualquer momento - quando quiserPortuguese (PT): a qualquer momento - quando quiseresChinese (Simplified): 任何时候 - 随时Chinese (Traditional): 任何時候 - 隨時Hindi: कभी भी - किसी भी समयArabic: في أي وقت - متى شئتBengali: যেকোনো সময়Russian: в любое времяJapanese: いつでもVietnamese: bất cứ lúc nàoKorean: 언제든지Turkish: her zaman - istediğin zamanUrdu: کسی بھی وقتIndonesian: kapan saja
Example Sentences
You can call me anytime.
basic
The store is open anytime during the day.
basic
Come visit us anytime.
basic
If you need to talk, text me anytime.
natural
You’re welcome to drop by anytime this week.
natural
I’m around anytime after lunch if that helps.
natural