anydeterminer & pronoun
1used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many.
2whichever of a specified class might be chosen.
adverbat all; in some degree (used for emphasis).
Phrases
any more(alsoanymore) to any further extent; any longer.
any roadchiefly N. Englishanyway.
any time(alsoanytime) at whatever time.
any time(ordayorminute)nowinformalvery soon.
be not having any(of it)informalbe unwilling to cooperate.
Origin
OEǣnig(see one, -y¹), of Gmc origin.
Thesaurusanydeterminer
1is there any cake left?: SOME, a piece/part/bit of.
2it doesn't make any difference: THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF, a scrap/shred/jot/whit of, an iota of.
3any job will do: WHICHEVER, no matter which, never mind which;informalany old.
pronounyou don't know any of my friends: A SINGLE ONE, (even) one; anyone, anybody.
adverbis your father any better?: AT ALL, in the least, to any extent, in any degree.