anytime

C2 Topic:Time
US /ˈɛn.iˌtaɪm/ UK /ˈen.i.taɪm/
adv intj adj Freq #2925

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    at any time; whenever it is convenient or possible

    You can call me anytime if the symptoms return.

  2. 2
    intj

    used informally to say that one is willing to help again after being thanked

    Thanks for carrying those boxes. Anytime!

  3. 3
    adj

    suitable for or available at any time

    The cafe added an anytime breakfast menu for late-shift workers.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · at any time; whenever it is... wheneverat any time
2 intj · used informally to say that... you're welcomemy pleasure
3 adj · suitable for or available... all-dayround-the-clock
Opposites
Word family
Related forms any timesometimewhenever

Etymology

From the phrase any time, continuing Middle English any time and Old English aenigum timan. The solid spelling became established for the adverb, while the two-word form remains common after a preposition and in more formal writing.

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