anything
gb/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 400
bármi, semmi, valami, minden, akármi
A2
1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anything' with 'something' in positive sentences. 'Anything' is more common in questions and negatives.
ਅਰਥ
any object, event, or idea
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
do anything
|say anything
|if anything
|anything else
|anything at all
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
whatever (Often more informal or emphatic; can imply indifference.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nothing (Refers to no thing at all, the absence of anything.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may not recognize the idiomatic use of 'anything' to mean 'something important', and take it literally.
ਅਰਥ
something of importance
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
mean anything
|be worth anything
|be anything to someone
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
something (More general; doesn't emphasize importance as strongly.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nothing (Indicates no importance or value.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Used to mean something important or worth noticing.
Used to refer to something of importance, value, or significance.
A2
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
no matter what thing
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
anything goes
|anything can happen
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
whatever (Often interchangeable; 'whatever' can sound more casual or dismissive.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
anything
IPA
GB/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
any - thing (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: anything
- Plural: anythings
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She wants to travel more than anything.
- More than anything, I hope you’re happy.