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EN-ee/ˈeni/

Questions and “no” sentences often want any, not some: Have you got any sugar? There isn't any bread. In a yes sentence, beginners usually pick some. Any can also mean “it does not matter which”: take any seat.

Meaning

Used in questions and negatives for an amount, or to mean “it does not matter which.”

Examples

• “Have you got any milk?”
• “Is there any juice left?”
• “I have not got any money with me.”

Good to know

any in questions and negatives. some in many yes sentences.

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