anytime

adverb

any·​time ˈe-nē-ˌtīm How to pronounce anytime (audio)
: at any time whatever
The bus should be here anytime now.

Examples of anytime in a Sentence

You can call me anytime. I'm always home. We should arrive anytime between 5 and 6 p.m. The bus should be here anytime now.
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Participants can come by anytime to enjoy their pairings during operating hours and tickets ($39) are available on Eventbrite. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025 When jokes about an on-screen reunion flew, Quan was emphatic about being ready to get back into Data's world anytime. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 Even if Trump postpones tariffs after the 30-day grace period, what will stop him from reinstating them anytime over the next four years, investors will wonder. Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025 Egg and Vegetable Scramble For a quick meal, prepare an egg and vegetable scramble anytime during the day. Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for anytime 

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anytime was in 1822

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“Anytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anytime. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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