anywhere

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adverb

any·​where ˈe-nē-ˌ(h)wer How to pronounce anywhere (audio)
-(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
Also, practicing shooting the cue ball located against the rail with the object ball being anywhere. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024 That way, they can be taken into the tub, shower, or pretty much anywhere. Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for anywhere 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anywhere was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anywhere. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

anywhere

adverb
any·​where
ˈen-ē-ˌ(h)we(ə)r,
-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r
: in, at, or to any place

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