anything
gb/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
A2
Engels
~ 400
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
pronoun
A2
relation
1
any object, event, or idea
Used to talk about any thing, action, or idea, without saying which one.
Gebruikspatroon:
[anything] + [verb]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anything' with 'something' in positive sentences. 'Anything' is more common in questions and negatives.
Synoniemen
whatever (Often more informal or emphatic; can imply indifference.)
Antoniemen
nothing (Refers to no thing at all, the absence of anything.)
Woordcombinaties
do anything
|say anything
|if anything
|anything else
|anything at all
Thema's
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- You can choose anything from the menu.
- Is there anything I can help you with?
- She’ll do anything to protect her family.
- I don’t know anything about that topic.
- If you need anything, just call me.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I don’t want anything to eat.
- Do you have anything in blue?
- He can fix anything.
- Is there anything in the box?
- I can’t see anything.
pronoun
B1
entity
2
something of importance
Used to mean something important or worth noticing.
Gebruikspatroon:
be [anything] to [someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not recognize the idiomatic use of 'anything' to mean 'something important', and take it literally.
Synoniemen
something (More general; doesn't emphasize importance as strongly.)
Antoniemen
nothing (Indicates no importance or value.)
Woordcombinaties
mean anything
|be worth anything
|be anything to someone
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Voorbeelden
- Does winning this prize mean anything to you?
- Your opinion means more than anything to me.
- That old car isn't worth anything now.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Your smile means a lot to me.
- The book is not worth anything.
- Her help means more than anything.
pronoun
A2
relation
3
no matter what thing
Used when it doesn’t matter what thing happens or is chosen.
Gebruikspatroon:
[anything] + [clause]
Synoniemen
whatever (Often interchangeable; 'whatever' can sound more casual or dismissive.)
Woordcombinaties
anything goes
|anything can happen
Thema's
communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- You can say anything as long as you're honest.
- Anything you decide will be fine with me.
- I'll eat anything if I'm hungry enough.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- You can wear anything you like.
- Anything will be okay for dinner.
- I will go anywhere and do anything.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
anything
IPA
GB/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
any - thing (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: anything
- Plural: anythings
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- She wants to travel more than anything.
- More than anything, I hope you’re happy.