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anytime

American  
[en-ee-tahym] / ˈɛn iˌtaɪm /

adverb

  1. at any time; regardless of hour, date, etc.; whenever.

  2. invariably; without doubt or exception; always.

    I can do better than that anytime.


Etymology

Origin of anytime

First recorded in 1780–90; any + time

Example Sentences

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"Anytime you get leaders together, it's generally a good thing," Dade comments.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Anytime I see a word like “bulletproof” — or any of its siblings like “sure thing” or “safe bet” — I cringe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"Anytime you're able to identify a new phase of matter, new applications are going to emerge," Chen said.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Anytime a musician can walk into a room full of gear, it’s great.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Anytime I’m in his vicinity, though, my senses go completely dead from shock, so I haven’t noticed.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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