anything
gb/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 400
bármi, semmi, valami, minden, akármi
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
[anything] + [verb]
You can choose anything from the menu.
Bármit választhatsz az étlapról.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Segíthetek valamiben?
She’ll do anything to protect her family.
I don’t know anything about that topic.
If you need anything, just call me.
Učební příklady
I don’t want anything to eat.
Nem kérek semmit enni.
Do you have anything in blue?
Van belőle kékben?
He can fix anything.
Is there anything in the box?
I can’t see anything.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anything' with 'something' in positive sentences. 'Anything' is more common in questions and negatives.
Význam
any object, event, or idea
Kolokace
do anything
|say anything
|if anything
|anything else
|anything at all
Synonyma
whatever (Often more informal or emphatic; can imply indifference.)
Antonyma
nothing (Refers to no thing at all, the absence of anything.)
Témata
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to talk about any thing, action, or idea, without saying which one.
Used to refer to any object, event, fact, or idea, without specifying which one.
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
be [anything] to [someone]
Does winning this prize mean anything to you?
Jelent neked valamit, hogy megnyerted ezt a díjat?
Your opinion means more than anything to me.
A véleményed mindennél többet jelent nekem.
That old car isn't worth anything now.
Učební příklady
Your smile means a lot to me.
A mosolyod nagyon sokat jelent nekem.
The book is not worth anything.
A könyv nem ér semmit.
Her help means more than anything.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not recognize the idiomatic use of 'anything' to mean 'something important', and take it literally.
Význam
something of importance
Kolokace
mean anything
|be worth anything
|be anything to someone
Synonyma
something (More general; doesn't emphasize importance as strongly.)
Antonyma
nothing (Indicates no importance or value.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definice
Used to mean something important or worth noticing.
Used to refer to something of importance, value, or significance.
A2
3
Vzorec užití:
[anything] + [clause]
You can say anything as long as you're honest.
Bármit mondhatsz, amíg őszinte vagy.
Anything you decide will be fine with me.
Akárhogy döntesz, nekem jó lesz.
I'll eat anything if I'm hungry enough.
Učební příklady
You can wear anything you like.
Bármit felvehetsz, ami tetszik.
Anything will be okay for dinner.
Vacsorára bármi jó lesz.
I will go anywhere and do anything.
Význam
no matter what thing
Kolokace
anything goes
|anything can happen
Synonyma
whatever (Often interchangeable; 'whatever' can sound more casual or dismissive.)
Témata
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used when it doesn’t matter what thing happens or is chosen.
Used to indicate that it does not matter what specific thing or action is being referred to.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
anything
IPA
GB/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
any - thing (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: anything
- Plural: anythings
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
anything goes
1/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ ɡˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
informal
no rules or restrictions apply
Used to say there are no rules or limits for what can be done.
Příklady
- It’s a party where anything goes.
- In this art class, anything goes.
if anything
1/ˈɪf ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
introduces a contrasting statement
Used to say that the opposite of what was said before is true or more true.
Příklady
- I’m not tired; if anything, I feel more awake than before.
- The plan didn’t fail; if anything, it worked better than we hoped.
more than anything
1/mˈɔɹ ðən ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
greatest preference or desire
Used to say what you want or like most of all.
Příklady
- She wants to travel more than anything.
- More than anything, I hope you’re happy.