anywhere
gb/ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/ us/ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/
A2
Engels
~ 2200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adverb
A2
relation
1
In or to any place
In or to any place at all.
Gebruikspatroon:
to go [anywhere]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anywhere' with 'everywhere'. 'Anywhere' means any one place, not all places.
Synoniemen
everywhere (Suggests all places rather than any possible place.)
Antoniemen
nowhere (Means no place at all, the opposite of any place.)
Woordcombinaties
go anywhere
|find anywhere
|live anywhere
|travel anywhere
Thema's
daily life
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- You can sit anywhere you like.
- I can't find my keys anywhere.
- She travels anywhere her work takes her.
- This card can be used anywhere in the country.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I can go anywhere with my bike.
- You can sit anywhere in the room.
- We can eat anywhere you want.
- He can work anywhere with an internet connection.
adverb
A2
relation
2
Not in any place
Not in any place; nowhere.
Gebruikspatroon:
not [verb] anywhere
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may incorrectly use 'nowhere' instead of 'anywhere' in negative sentences, forgetting that 'anywhere' is preferred with negatives.
Synoniemen
nowhere (Direct synonym in negative contexts, but 'anywhere' is used with negatives and questions.)
Antoniemen
somewhere (Means in some place, opposite of no place at all.)
Woordcombinaties
not available anywhere
|can't find anywhere
|won't go anywhere
Thema's
daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- I can't find my wallet anywhere.
- There isn't a store anywhere nearby.
- He won't go anywhere without his phone.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I can't see my dog anywhere.
- She is not anywhere in the house.
- We can't park anywhere on this street.
adverb
B1
quantity
3
To any extent or degree
Used to talk about a range between two amounts or numbers.
Gebruikspatroon:
[range] anywhere from [X] to [Y]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners may confuse this with 'everywhere', not realizing it refers to a range of amounts, not locations.
Synoniemen
approximately (Gives a rough idea of range but not interchangeable in all contexts.)
Woordcombinaties
anywhere from...to...
|costs anywhere between
Thema's
numbers
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The trip could take anywhere from two to five hours.
- Prices range anywhere between $10 and $50.
- Attendance can be anywhere from 100 to 300 people.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The class can have anywhere from 10 to 20 students.
- The job pays anywhere between $15 and $20 an hour.
- It can take anywhere from one to three days.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
anywhere
IPA
GB/ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/
US/ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
any - where (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: anywhere
- Plural: anywheres
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
anywhere near
1/ˈɛniwˌɛɹ nˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Close to a certain amount or degree
Even close to a certain level or amount (usually in negative sentences).
Voorbeelden
- The repairs won't cost anywhere near that much.
- He's not anywhere near ready for the test.
from anywhere
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Originating from any place
Coming from any place at all.
Voorbeelden
- You can log in from anywhere with internet access.
- Orders can be placed from anywhere in the world.
go anywhere
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Travel to any place without limits
To travel to any place without limits.
Voorbeelden
- With this pass, you can go anywhere in the city.
- She has the freedom to go anywhere she wants.
not get anywhere
1/nˈɑt ɡˈɛt ˈɛniwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Fail to make progress or succeed
To not make progress or succeed in something.
Voorbeelden
- We talked for hours but didn't get anywhere.
- If you don't study, you won't get anywhere in life.