any
any determiner, pronoun, adverbBrE /ˈeni/
NAmE /ˈeni/
determiner
word origin1 used with uncountable or plural nouns in negative sentences and questions, after if or whether, and after some verbs such as prevent, ban, forbid, etc. to refer to an amount or a number of sth, however large or small
I didn't eat any meat. Are there any stamps?I've got hardly any money.You can't go out without any shoes.He forbids any talking in class.She asked if we had any questions.
In positive sentences some is usually used instead of anyI've got some paper if you want it. It is also used in questions that expect a positive answerWould you like some milk in your tea? 2 used with singular countable nouns to refer to one of a number of things or people, when it does not matter which oneTake any book you like. Any colour will do.Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. 
see also in any case at case n., in any event at event, at any rate at rate n. 3 not just ~ sb/sth used to show that sb/sth is specialIt isn't just any day—it's my birthday!pronoun word origin1 used in negative sentences and in questions and after if or whether to refer to an amount or a number, however large or small We need some more paint; there isn't any left. I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag?Please let me know how many people are coming, if any.She spent hardly any of the money.He returned home without any of the others. In positive sentences some is usually used instead of any. It is also used in questions that expect a positive replyI've got plenty of paper—would you like some? 2 one or more of a number of people or things, especially when it does not matter whichI'll take any you don't want. ‘Which colour do you want?’ ‘Any of them will do.’
sb isn't having any (of it) (informal) somebody is not interested or does not agreeI suggested sharing the cost, but he wasn't having any of it.adverb word origin1 used to emphasize an adjective or adverb in negative sentences or questions, meaning ‘at all’ He wasn't any good at French. I can't run any faster.Is your father feeling any better?I don't want any more.If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). 2 (NAmE, informal) used at the end of a negative sentence to mean ‘at all’That won't hurt you any.
