anything
gb/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 400
bármi, semmi, valami, minden, akármi
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anything' with 'something' in positive sentences. 'Anything' is more common in questions and negatives.
Σημασία
any object, event, or idea
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
do anything
|say anything
|if anything
|anything else
|anything at all
Συνώνυμα
whatever (Often more informal or emphatic; can imply indifference.)
Αντώνυμα
nothing (Refers to no thing at all, the absence of anything.)
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not recognize the idiomatic use of 'anything' to mean 'something important', and take it literally.
Σημασία
something of importance
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
mean anything
|be worth anything
|be anything to someone
Συνώνυμα
something (More general; doesn't emphasize importance as strongly.)
Αντώνυμα
nothing (Indicates no importance or value.)
Θέματα
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ορισμός
Used to mean something important or worth noticing.
Used to refer to something of importance, value, or significance.
A2
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
no matter what thing
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
anything goes
|anything can happen
Συνώνυμα
whatever (Often interchangeable; 'whatever' can sound more casual or dismissive.)
Θέματα
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
anything
IPA
GB/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
any - thing (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: anything
- Plural: anythings
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- She wants to travel more than anything.
- More than anything, I hope you’re happy.