I. ˈe-nē adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ǣnig; akin to Old High German einag any, Old English ān one — more at one
Date: before 12th century
1. : one or some indiscriminately of whatever kind:
a. : one or another taken at random
ask any man you meet
b. : every — used to indicate one selected without restriction
any child would know that
2. : one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity:
a. : one or more — used to indicate an undetermined number or amount
have you any money
b. : all — used to indicate a maximum or whole
needs any help he can get
c. : a or some without reference to quantity or extent
grateful for any favor at all
3.
a. : unmeasured or unlimited in amount, number, or extent
any quantity you desire
b. : appreciably large or extended
could not endure it any length of time
II. pronoun, singular or plural in construction
Date: before 12th century
1. : any person or persons : anyone
2.
a. : any thing or things
b. : any part, quantity, or number
III. adverb
Date: 14th century
: to any extent or degree : at all
was never any good
no, it doesn't help me any