Anytime
/ˈɛniˌtaɪm/
adverbBeginner🔥Very CommonTime
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
At any point in time.
/ˈɛniˌtaɪm/
adverbneutralBeginner
Time
At any time; whenever.
You can visit anytime.
💡 Simply: Whenever you like.
More Examples
2
Feel free to call anytime.
How It's Used
General Conversation
"Call me anytime you need help."
Scheduling
"The meeting can be anytime next week."
2
A suitable time, unspecified.
/ˈɛniˌtaɪm/
nounneutralIntermediate
Time
An unspecified time; any suitable occasion.
Anytime works for me.
💡 Simply: Whenever it's convenient.
How It's Used
Informal Conversation
"Let's do it anytime soon."
Tip:Think of it as a flexible time slot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "any" + "time." Emerged as a common phrase indicating availability or willingness, evolving from its literal meaning of 'at any time'.
The use of 'anytime' as an adverb became increasingly popular in informal contexts during the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think 'any' time you want!
Word Origin
Original meaning
"Any + Time"
anytime soonanytime you wantanytime now
Common misspellings
anytymeanytiem
Practice
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