any

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1. 1.2. Some, of whatever kind, quantity, or number; as, are there any witnesses present are there any other houses like it "Who will show us any good" Ps. iv.
2. 2.Note: It is often used, either in the singular or the plural, as a pronoun, the person or thing being understood; anybody; anyone; (pl.) any persons. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, . . . and it shall be given him. Jas. i.
3. 3.That if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. Acts ix.
4. 4.At any rate, In any case, whatever may be the state of affairs; anyhow.
5. 5.To any extent; in any degree; at all. You are not to go loose any longer. Shak. Before you go any farther. Steele.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 2. Some, of whatever kind, quantity, or number; as, are there any witnesses present are there any other houses like it "Who will show us any good" Ps. iv called?
• What is that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. Acts ix called?
• What is at any rate, In any case, whatever may be the state of affairs; anyhow called?
• What is to any extent; in any degree; at all. You are not to go loose any longer. Shak. Before you go any farther. Steele called?