anything

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

pronoun

[usually with negative or in questions]
  • used to refer to a thing, no matter what: nobody was saying anything have you found anything? he inquired whether there was anything he could do
  • [without negative] used for emphasis: I was ready for anything
  • used to indicate a range: he trains anything from seven to eight hours a day

Phrases

anything but

not at all (used for emphasis): he is anything but racist

anything like ——

[with negative] at all like —— (used for emphasis): it doesn’t taste anything like wine

(as) —— as anything

informal extremely ——: she said it out loud, clear as anything

or anything

[usually with negative or in questions] informal added as a general reference to other things similar to the thing mentioned: no strings attached, you don’t have to join up or anything