anytime
Anytime (adv) means At any time; whenever. Example: “Call me anytime, day or night.”
How to Use Anytime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhenever you like — no specific time needed.
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Call me _____, day or night.
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What does “anytime” mean?
The word “anytime” means at any time; whenever. In plain terms, whenever you like — no specific time needed.
How do you use “anytime” in a sentence?
Here is “anytime” used in a sentence: “Call me anytime, day or night.”
What part of speech is “anytime”?
Depending on how it is used, “anytime” can be an adverb and an intj.
Is “anytime” a common word?
“Anytime” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “anytime” have?
“Anytime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: at any time; whenever.
What is the difference between anytime and any time?
Written as one word, anytime is an adverb meaning at any time or whenever, as in "call me anytime." Written as two words, any time is a noun phrase used especially after a preposition, as in "at any time" or "do you have any time?" The two-word form is required after a preposition.
When is it correct to say anytime in reply to thank you?
In informal speech, anytime is used as a friendly response to "thank you," much like "you're welcome." It suggests the speaker would gladly help again and is best kept to casual, spoken situations rather than formal writing.
Is anytime too informal for formal writing?
The one-word adverb anytime is common in everyday and informal writing, but in very formal contexts many writers prefer "at any time." After a preposition you must use the two-word any time regardless of formality.