Any
Any ({not transcribed}) , adjective and pronoun
[Old English aniy, ani, eni, ani, oni, Anglo-Saxon anig, from ān one. It is akin to Old Saxon ēnig, Old High German einic, German einig, Dutch eenig. See One.]
1.
One indifferently, out of an indefinite number; one indefinitely, whosoever or whatsoever it may be.
No man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son.
Any is often used in denying or asserting without limitation; as, this thing ought not be done at any time; I ask any one to answer my question.
2.
Some, of whatever kind, quantity, or number; as, are there any witnesses present? are there any other houses like it?
Who will show us any good?
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,... and it shall be given him.
That if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
It is often used, either in the singular or the plural, as a pronoun, the person or thing being understood; anybody; anyone; (pl.) any persons.
Collocations (1)
At any rate or In any case , whatever may be the state of affairs; anyhow.
Any , adverb
To any extent; in any degree; at all.
You are not to go loose any longer.
Before you go any farther.