Anything vs. Anywhere — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Anything and Anywhere
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Anything
Used to refer to a thing, no matter what
Nobody was saying anything
He inquired whether there was anything he could do
Have you found anything?
Anywhere
To, in, or at any place.
Anything
To any degree or extent; at all
They aren't anything like last year's team.
Anywhere
To any extent or degree; at all
The project isn't anywhere near completion.
Anything
Something or someone of importance
"You had to be something to start with, and Jeremy never was anything" (Anne Tyler).
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Anywhere
Used to indicate limits of variation
Anywhere from 300 to 400 patients suffered secondary infections.
Anything
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.
I would not do it for anything.
Anywhere
Any place whatsoever.
Anything
(with “as” or “like”) Expressing an indefinite comparison.
Anywhere
In or at any location or an unknown location.
I don't know where I left my keys. They could be anywhere.
I'd rather be anywhere else.
For many 'home' is an affectation when used anywhere that 'house' would be appropriate, as in 'Home for Sale'.
Anything
Someone or something of importance.
Anywhere
To in the direction of any location or an unknown location.
Anywhere you go in France, there will be bread and wine with dinner.
I'm staying home today. I'm not going anywhere.
Are you going anywhere special this weekend?
Anything
In any way, any extent or any degree.
That isn't anything like a car.
She's not anything like as strong as me.
Anywhere
Any location or an unknown location.
Anywhere is better than here!
Anything
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; thing of any kind; something or other; aught; as, I would not do it for anything.
Did you ever know of anything so unlucky?
They do not know that anything is amiss with them.
Anywhere
In any place.
Anything
Expressing an indefinite comparison; - with as or like.
I fear your girl will grow as proud as anything.
Anywhere
At or in or to any place;
You can find this food anywhere
Anything
In any measure; anywise; at all.
Mine old good will and hearty affection towards you is not . . . anything at all quailed.
Anything
A thing of any kind;
Do you have anything to declare?
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