any
Used to talk about one or more things of a group, without saying which.
Used to refer to one or more members of a group without saying exactly which one(s).
Means one or more people or things, but not saying which.
Refers to one or more people or things from a group, without specifying which.
Even a little; in any way.
At all; in even the smallest amount or degree.
- Base: any
- Plural: anies
at any rate
1at least; anyway
Used to add a fact or change the subject, meaning 'at least' or 'anyway'.
- It was a long trip. At any rate, we arrived safely.
- At any rate, that’s what I was told.
by any means
1in whatever way possible
Using whatever way is needed to do something.
- They will win by any means necessary.
- You should try to finish by any means you can.
if any
1'if there is even a little'
'If there is even a small amount', often suggesting there may be none.
- There is little time left, if any.
- He showed few signs of worry, if any.
without any doubt
1certainly; definitely true
Means there is no question that something is true.
- She is without any doubt the best player on the team.
- Without any doubt, this is my favorite book.
in any case
1Regardless; whatever happens
Used to say that something is true no matter what else happens or is said.
- In any case, we should be ready to leave by 8.
- I don't think it will rain, but in any case, take an umbrella.
in any case
2regardless; whatever happens
Used to mean that something is true no matter what else happens.
- We might be late, but in any case, we’ll get there.
- In any case, you should call her and explain.