anywhere

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adverb

any·​where ˈe-nē-ˌ(h)wer 

-(h)wər

1

: at, in, or to any place or point

2

: to any extent : at all

we're not anywhere near to being finished

3

—used as a function word to indicate limits of variation

anywhere from 40 to 60 students

anywhere

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noun

: any place

Examples of anywhere in a Sentence

Adverb

This type of plant can grow just about anywhere.

It's a small camera that you can take practically anywhere.

They gave her permission to go anywhere she wanted to.

This kind of thing could happen anywhere.

You can sit anywhere you like.

He seems to be at home anywhere in the world.

I can't find my keys anywhere.

They produce some of the finest wines made anywhere.

He never walks anywhere. He always drives.

I'll take you anywhere you want to go.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

In addition, paying subscribers of MLB.TV can watch all 18 matchups blackout-free from anywhere in the world. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2024

Then the families enroll in a separate, private religious program that offers full-day, in-person, core-subject instruction anywhere from two to four days a week. —Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1775, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing anywhere

• anywhere else
• get anywhere
• get one anywhere
• go anywhere
• lead anywhere
• miles from anywhere

Kids Definition

anywhere

adverb

any·​where

ˈen-ē-ˌ(h)we(ə)r,

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r

: in, at, or to any place