determiner / pronoun / adverb
any
EN-ee/ˈeni/
Without restriction as to which instance or how much.
The child can choose any crayon from the teacher's box.
Etymology
Old English ænig literally meant “one-y”: it picks out a member without specifying which one. The ending may have had diminutive force.
In context
Seriously, please find any way to get in touch with me,
As citizens, I'm asking you not to leave any child behind.
More examples
- Do you have any questions?
- Any of these routes will work.
- Does your ankle feel any better?
Forms
any