Definitions
det. Some in questions or negatives; whichever one, without restriction.
一些；任何一个
pron. Some or whichever ones, without naming the people or things.
一些；任何一个
adv. At all, used mainly with comparisons in questions or negatives.
丝毫；一点
Example
You can borrow any book from this shelf.
这个书架上的书，你想借哪本都可以。
Governments should ensure that all children can attend school without facing any financial barriers.
政府应确保所有儿童都能上学，不受任何经济障碍的阻碍。
Collocations
- any questions
- at any time
- any of these
- hardly any
Usage tip
疑问、否定句中常表“一些”；肯定句中常表“任何”。
FAQ
- What does any mean?
- Some in questions or negatives; whichever one, without restriction. Some or whichever ones, without naming the people or things. At all, used mainly with comparisons in questions or negatives.
- How is any pronounced?
- UK /ˈeni/, US /ˈeni/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
