1
: one or some indiscriminately of whatever kind:
a
: one or another taken at random
Ask any man you meet.
b
: every
—used to indicate one selected without restriction
Any child would know that.
2
: one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity:
a
: one or more
—used to indicate an undetermined number or amount
Do you have any money?
b
: all
—used to indicate a maximum or whole
He needs any help he can get.
c
: a or some without reference to quantity or extent
I'd be grateful for any favor at all.
3
a
: unmeasured or unlimited in amount, number, or extent
any quantity you desire
b
: appreciably large or extended
could not endure it any length of time
singular or plural in construction
1
: any person or persons : anyone
I don't know any of them.
2
a
: any thing or things
The movie's opening scene is as powerful as any I've seen.
b
: any part, quantity, or number
You haven't eaten any of your salad.
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