Meaning of any(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    any(a)

    Definitions

    1. (in negative statements) either every little or very great but unspecified

    Examples

    • « can't stand any noise »
    • « could not endure chemotherapy for any length of time »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. one or some or every or all without specification

    Examples

    • « give me any peaches you don't want »
    • « not any milk is left »
    • « any child would know that »
    • « pick any card »
    • « any day now »
    • « cars can be rented at almost any airport »
    • « at twilight or any other time »
    • « be »

    Synonyms

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