Synonyms

anytime

American

[en-ee-tahym] / ˈɛn iˌtaɪm /

adverb

at any time; regardless of hour, date, etc.; whenever.
invariably; without doubt or exception; always.

I can do better than that anytime.

Etymology

Origin of anytime

First recorded in 1780–90; any + time

Example Sentences

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Reopening a physical shop anytime soon is not on the cards.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Woronka also doesn’t see SRS or Pentwater selling their Avis shares anytime soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

So far, I’ve managed to do some prepublication interviews without too much trouble, and I’m planning to use a microphone anytime I speak to a crowd.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Even after I entered elementary school, I’d still dart into my room like I was running from a ghost anytime I heard anyone mention “family planning officers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

I will not be sitting at the basketball courts anytime soon.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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