Anytime

adj, adv, intj, slang

adj, adv, intj, slang ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    suitable for any time; not associated with any particular time. not-comparable

    "they appeal to consumers looking for a cookie to eat with breakfast coffee or tea as well as an any-time snack."

Adverb
  1. 1
    At any time. not-comparable

    "I don’t like beer much. Give me a fine wine anytime."

Intj
  1. 1
    A form of you're welcome in response to thank you or thanks. informal

    "Thanks so much for looking after grandpa. ~ That’s all right. Any time, dawg."

Example

More examples

"Provided you have a reservation, you can check in anytime."

Etymology

From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.

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