adv
Common
anytime
Anytime (adv) means At any time; whenever. Example: “You can visit the museum anytime between nine and five.”
adv
1
At any time; whenever.
"You can visit the museum anytime between nine and five."
"Anytime you feel stuck, ask your teacher for some help."
"But despite the President’s offer, it’s unlikely that an influx of Norwegians will begin to settle in the US anytime soon."
— Kara Fox, Norwegians aren’t likely to move to the US, even if they’re welcome (2018)
"Call me anytime, day or night."
"I don’t like beer much. Give me a fine wine anytime."
intj
1
(informal) Said in response to "thank you," similar to "you're welcome."
"She smiled and said "Anytime!" when the neighbour thanked her for the loan of the ladder."
""Thanks for the ride." "Anytime!""
How to use anytime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhenever you like — no specific time needed.
Common pairings
anytime soon
call anytime
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Etymology
From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.
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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.
