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anywhere

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈɛniˌwɛr/ · UK /ˈeniweə/

anywhere means: In any place, without choosing or knowing a particular place.

adverb

ANY PLACEA2

In any place, without choosing or knowing a particular place.

  • You can sit anywhere.
  • I cannot find my phone anywhere.
  • Is there anywhere nearby that sells bread?

Common phrases: anywhere else, anywhere nearby, anywhere in town

ANY DESTINATIONA2

To any place, without choosing or limiting where you go.

  • We can go anywhere.
  • She has never traveled anywhere alone.
  • Would you like to fly anywhere this winter?

Common phrases: go anywhere, travel anywhere, anywhere you like

pronoun

ANY LOCATIONA2

Any place, including one whose name or position you do not know.

  • Anywhere will do.
  • Anywhere with a beach sounds good to me.
  • Is anywhere open after midnight?

Common phrases: anywhere quiet, anywhere safe, anywhere but here

determiner

A PLACEA2

Any place that is available or suitable for something.

  • We have not got anywhere to stay.
  • She could not find anywhere to park.
  • Do you have anywhere safe to keep your bag?

Common phrases: anywhere to stay, anywhere to go, anywhere to sit

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