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an·y·thing

anything

 
pronunciation:
e ni thIng
parts of speech:
pronoun, noun, adverb
part of speech: pronoun
definition: If you like doing anything with your friends, it means that you like whatever you do with your friends. It doesn't matter which thing you do--you're always happy. If your brother will eat anything, it means he doesn't care what he eats. Maybe he will even eat bugs!
In a story about magic, anything can happen.Mom says we can't eat anything until the party starts.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: Anything is a thing of any kind or any amount.
Do you know anything about rocks?
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: If he is not anything like his brother, it means he is not like his brother in any way.
Andrea isn't anything like Sara, even though they are best friends.