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Webster 1913 Edition
Any
A′ny
,Adj.
& pron.
[OE.
æniȝ
, æni
, eni
, ani
, oni
, AS. ǣnig
, fr. ān
one. It is akin to OS. ēnig
, OHG. einic
, G. einig
, D. eenig
. See One
.] 1.
One indifferently, out of an indefinite number; one indefinitely, whosoever or whatsoever it may be.
☞ Any is often used in denying or asserting without limitation; as, this thing ought not be done at any time; I ask any one to answer my question.
No man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth
any
man the Father, save the Son. Matt. xi. 27.
2.
Some, of whatever kind, quantity, or number; as, are there any witnesses present? are there any other houses like it?
“Who will show us any good?” Ps. iv. 6.
It is often used, either in the singular or the plural, as a pronoun, the person or thing being understood; anybody; anyone; () any persons.
pl.
If
any
of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, . . . and it shall be given him. Jas. i. 5.
That if he found
any
of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. Acts ix. 2.
At any rate
, In any case
whatever may be the state of affairs; anyhow.
A′ny
,adv.
To any extent; in any degree; at all.
You are not to go loose
any
longer. Shakespeare
Before you go
any
farther. Steele.
Webster 1828 Edition
Any
AN'Y
,Adj.
1.
One indefinitely.Nor knoweth any man the Father, save the Son. Math. 11.
If a soul shall sin against any of the commandments.
Lev. 4.
2.
Some; an indefinite number, plurally; for though the word is formed from one, it often refers to many. Are there any witnesses present? The sense seems to be a small, uncertain number.3.
Some; an indefinite quantity; a small portion.Who will show us any good? Ps. 4.
4.
It is often used as a substitute, the person or thing being understood.And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any. Mark 11.
If any lack wisdom, let him ask it of God. James 1.
It is used in opposition to none. Have you any wheat to sell? I have none.