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.
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Adverb
When followers click those links and purchase something, creators get a cut of the sales — anywhere from five to 30 percent. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 The district in previous years has run anywhere from 72 to 75 routes. — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
In addition to white, this wear-anywhere piece also comes in black and gray. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 This $70 price cut lowers the financial barrier typically tied to premium audio, giving hikers, beachgoers, and backyard hosts an opportunity to capture signature Bose acoustic warmth and go-anywhere durability without standard retail price strain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anywhere

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Phrases Containing anywhere

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“Anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anywhere. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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