anytime

adv, intj, adj — 3 senses

anytime

adv

Etymology From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.

1

At any time.

  • I don’t like beer much. Give me a fine wine anytime.
  • But despite the President’s offer, it’s unlikely that an influx of Norwegians will begin to settle in the US anytime soon.2018 January 12, Kara Fox, “Norwegians aren’t likely to move to the US, even if they’re welcome”, in CNN:
Derived terms
anytime now, anytime soon

anytime

intj

Etymology From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.

1

Informal A form of you're welcome in response to thank you or thanks.

  • Thanks so much for looking after grandpa. ~ That’s all right. Any time, dawg.

anytime

adj

Etymology From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.

1

suitable for any time; not associated with any particular time.

  • they appeal to consumers looking for a cookie to eat with breakfast coffee or tea as well as an any-time snack.1992, Snack Food, volume 81, page 8:
  • Freeze them and reheat them for a perfect any time snack.2013, Alain Braux, Paleo French Cuisine, page 109:
1 more example
  • They store beautifully for tomorrow's breakfast or an anytime snack. Wrap them individually for a super convenient snack on the go.2014, Lisa Viger, Easy, Affordable Raw: How to Go Raw on $10 a Day, page 88:

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