adjective

1. one, no matter which, of more than two any pupil may answer
2. some, no matter how much or how little, how many, or what kind he can't tolerate any criticism
3. without limit entitled to any number of admissions
4. even one; the least amount or number of I haven't any dimes
5. every any child can do it
6. of considerable size or extent we won't be able to travel any distance before nightfall

Etymology: ME ani < OE ænig < an, one; akin to Ger einig, ON einigr

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