anywhere

[ en-ee-hwair, -wair ]

adverb

1. in, at, or to any place.
2. to any extent; to some degree:

   Does my answer come anywhere near the right one?

noun

1. any place or direction:

   They knew the attack could come from anywhere.

anywhere

/ ˈɛnɪˌwɛə /

adverb

1. in, at, or to any place
2. get anywhere
   to be successful

   it took three years before he got anywhere

3. anywhere from
   any quantity, time, degree, etc, above a specified limit

   he could be anywhere from 40 to 50 years old

Spelling Note

See anyplace.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anywhere¹

1350–1400; Middle English anywher ( e ), aniquar. See any, where

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. get anywhere, to achieve success:

   You'll never get anywhere with that attitude!

Example Sentences

But Trump has very strong incentives to do what he always does: claim victory despite not actually getting anywhere near achieving his goals, as he did after his failed summit with Kim Jong-un in 2018.

From Slate

He added: "These celebrated objects add a special dimension to our own collection and together offer scholars, researchers and visitors around the world the incredible opportunity to study and enjoy the very best examples of Chinese craftsmanship anywhere in existence."

From BBC

But this is preceded by perimenopause, a phase of gradual decline in reproductive hormones that can last from anywhere between two to 10 years.

From BBC

Crocker adds that the power of being a kid detective comes not from where you are, but how you see the world: “A kid detective can notice details and cultivate curiosity anywhere — all you need are a few friends. And snacks. A notebook is helpful. Also a magnifying glass and some walkie talkies. But mostly friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

The prestigious prize is open to works of fiction written in English by authors anywhere in the world and published in the UK or Ireland.

From BBC