any

an|y¹ W1S1 [ˈeni] determiner, pron

1.) [usually in questions and negatives]

some or even the smallest amount or number

▪ Have you got any money?

▪ Do you need any further information?

any of

▪ Are any of the paintings for sale?

▪ They didn't invite any of us.

▪ Are there any other questions?

▪ They haven't shown any interest at all in my research.

▪ The universities have shown few if any signs of a willingness to change.

2.) used to refer to a person or thing of a particular type when what you are saying is true of all people or things of that type

▪ Any child who breaks the rules will be punished.

▪ Always check the details carefully before you sign any written agreement.

▪ I can see you any time on Monday.

▪ If I can help in any way, let me know.

any of

▪ You can choose any of the books on the list.

▪ This excuse was as good as any other .

3.) as much as possible

▪ They're going to need any help they can get.

4.) not just any (old) man/woman/job etc

used to say that someone or something is special

▪ She's not just any actress, she's one of the best.

→any old thing at ↑old(10)

→any old how at ↑old

→not in any way at ↑way¹ (40)

any ²

any² S2 adv [usually in questions and negatives]

1.) used before the comparative form of an adjective to mean 'even a small amount'

▪ I can't run any faster.

▪ Are you feeling any better?

2.) not any more/longer

if something does not happen any more or any longer, it used to happen but does not happen now

▪ Sarah doesn't live here any more.

▪ He was told he wasn't wanted any longer.

3.) AmE spoken used with a verb to mean 'at all'

▪ We tried talking to him but that didn't help any.