any

any
any [en′ē]
adj.
[ME ani < OE ænig < an, ONE; akin to Ger einig, ON einigr]
1. one, no matter which, of more than two [any pupil may answer]
2. some, no matter how much or how little, how many, or what kind [he can't tolerate any criticism]
3. without limit [entitled to any number of admissions]
4. even one; the least amount or number of [I haven't any dimes]
5. every [any child can do it]
6. of considerable size or extent [we won't be able to travel any distance before nightfall]
pron.
(sing. & pl.)
any one or ones; any amount or number
adv.
to any degree or extent; at all [is he any better this morning?]

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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