any
adverb /ˈen.i/Definition
B1 at all or in the least: Can't you run any faster? Those trousers don't look any different from the others. Are you feeling any better after your illness? Houses in this area used to be a real bargain, but they're not cheap any more (= now). This radio isn't any good (= it's useless) - I'll have to buy another. I used to walk to work every day, but not any longer (= not now).US informal I tried talking him out of it, but that didn't help any - he still left home.Very and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions
(Definition of any adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- arch- prefix (EXTREME)
- bad adverb
- beyond preposition, adverb (OUTSIDE A LIMIT)
- complete adjective (VERY GREAT)
- downright adjective, adverb
- esp. adverb
- ever adverb (EMPHASIS)
- extraordinarily adverb
- infinitely adverb
- innit
- literally adverb
- none too idiom
- precious adverb
- really adverb (VERY)
- richly adverb
- spectacular adjective
- stark adverb
- such predeterminer, determiner
- thorough adjective (COMPLETE)
- violently adverb
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