A2adverb 1K

Anywhere

UK /["/ˈeniweə(r)/"]/ US /["/ˈeniwer/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewhere

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In simple words: In or to any place.

Examples

• I can meet you anywhere you like.
• Is there anywhere we can go for dinner?
• You can find this book anywhere online.
• I don't think there's anywhere safe to hide.
• Anywhere you go, I will follow you.
• She won't be able to find the store anywhere near here.

Usage notes

Use 'anywhere' when you want to indicate a place without being specific. Appropriate in conversation and writing, but avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Imagine a map where you can go 'any' place you want.

Collocations

• go anywhere
• look anywhere
• find anywhere

Synonyms

• any place
• everywhere
• somewhere

Antonyms

• nowhere

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'anywhere' and 'anywhere else'.
• Using 'anywhere' with countable nouns like 'anwhere'.