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1anywhere
adverb any·where \-ˌ(h)wer, -(h)wər\
: in, at, or to any place
—used to give added emphasis to near and close
—used to indicate a range of amounts, values, etc.
Full Definition of ANYWHERE
1
: at, in, or to any place or point
2
: to any extent : at all <we're not anywhere near to being finished>
3
—used as a function word to indicate limits of variation <anywhere from 40 to 60 students>
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First Known Use of ANYWHERE
14th century
Rhymes with ANYWHERE
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2anywhere
noun
: any place
Full Definition of ANYWHERE
: any place
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First Known Use of ANYWHERE
1775
ANYWHERE Defined for Kids
anywhere
adverb any·where \ˈe-nē-ˌhwer, -ˌwer\
Definition of ANYWHERE for Kids
: in, at, or to any place
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