anywhere

adv, pron, noun — 4 senses

anywhere

adv

UK /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ · US /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/

Etymology From any + where.

1

In or at any location.

I don't know where I left my keys. They could be anywhere.
I'd rather be anywhere else.

1 more example

For many 'home' is an affectation when used anywhere that 'house' would be appropriate, as in 'Home for Sale'.

2

To (in the direction of) any location.

Anywhere you go in France, there will be bread and wine with dinner.
I'm staying home today. I'm not going anywhere.

1 more example

Are you going anywhere special this weekend?

Derived terms: anywhere else, anywhere near, anywhereness, not going anywhere
Related terms: anybody, anyone, anything, everywhere, nowhere, somewhere

anywhere

pron

Etymology From any + where.

1

Any location or an unknown location.

Anywhere is better than here!

anywhere

noun

Etymology From any + where.

1

Informal, Uncommon A person without strong cultural or social ties that are exclusive to a specific place.

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