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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Adversaries can flip that switch anytime, and companies need to prepare now. Sam Sabin, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 The Best Time to Plant Trees While trees can technically be planted anytime the ground is unfrozen, some seasons work better than others. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 Users have to give Gemini permission to reference history from Search, and can disconnect it anytime. Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025 The flexibility to activate an eSIM anytime within 365 days is a standout feature for travelers who plan ahead. PCMAG, 12 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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