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any
01
used to refer to an unspecified quantity or number, especially in questions or negatives
Examples
I don't have any idea what he's talking about.
02
used to say that it does not matter which individual or amount from a group is chosen or referred to
Examples
You may sit in any chair you like.
2.1
used to stress that a specific or remarkable instance of something is being referred to
Examples
That wasn't just any book, it was signed by the author.
any
01
used to refer to an unspecified amount or number of something
Examples
Someone offered me a cookie, but I didn't want any.
02
used to indicate any one or more things selected from a known set or class
Examples
The problem could be caused by any of these factors.
any
01
to a small or noticeable amount, used to emphasize a negative or interrogative statement
Grammatical Information
Examples
He didn't seem any happier after the meeting.
1.1
to no degree, amount, or effect
Examples
The new policy did not improve productivity any.
