Anything vs. Anythings — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Anything and Anythings
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Definitions
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?
Anythings
Plural of anything
Anything
To any degree or extent; at all
They aren't anything like last year's team.
Anything
Something or someone of importance
"You had to be something to start with, and Jeremy never was anything" (Anne Tyler).
Anything
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.
I would not do it for anything.
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Anything
(with “as” or “like”) Expressing an indefinite comparison.
Anything
Someone or something of importance.
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.
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.
Anything
Expressing an indefinite comparison; - with as or like.
I fear your girl will grow as proud as anything.
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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?
