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adjective

Any adj., pron.

One indifferently, out of an indefinite number; one indefinitely, whosoever or whatsoever it may be. Note: Any is often used in denying or asserting without limitation; as, this thing ought not be done at any time; I ask any one to answer my question. "No man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son."

Some, of whatever kind, quantity, or number; as, are there any witnesses present? are there any other houses like it? "Who will show us any good?" Note: It is often used, either in the singular or the plural, as a pronoun, the person or thing being understood; anybody; anyone; (pl.) any persons. "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,... and it shall be given him." "That if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem."

At any rate, In any case, whatever may be the state of affairs; anyhow.

adverb

Any adv. To any extent; in any degree; at all. "You are not to go loose any longer." "Before you go any farther."

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"Any" Quotes from Famous Books

... her. I was outside, busily engaged in doing something to a wagon, when suddenly, though it was mid-day, an enormous lion came up and laid himself quietly down in the shade, upon the very threshold of the door. My wife, either stupefied with fear, or aware of the danger attending any attempt to fly, remained motionless in her place, while the children took refuge in her lap. The cry they uttered immediately attracted my attention. I hastened toward the door; but my astonishment may well ...

— Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match • Francis C. Woodworth

... or any woman deserves that'll put up an' live with a scab. What about her children? Let'm starve, an' her man a-takin' the food out ...

— The Valley of the Moon • Jack London

... was in those Septembral days, galloping along toward the age limit and retirement. Within a few weeks he would be subject to call before the retiring board any day, and there was nothing in his short-remaining time of service to shore up longer the hope of advancement in rank as compensatory honor in his retirement. He was a testy little old man, charged for ...

— The Rustler of Wind River • G. W. Ogden

... stands for magic—for Christmas-night magic; M stands for magic filling stockings and tree. With a courtesy to right, sir, and a courtesy to left, sir, Who does this fine magic, can any agree?—Cho. ...

— Christmas Entertainments • Alice Maude Kellogg

... to make us know something about God in Christ, nor only in order that we may have faith in the Christ thus revealed to us, but for a further end—great, glorious, but, blessed be His Name! not distant—namely, that we may 'have life in His name.' 'Life' is deep, mystical, inexplicable by any other words than itself. It includes pardon, holiness, well-being, immortality, Heaven; but it is more than ...

— Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI • Alexander Maclaren

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