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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My records show that pike are liable to begin a feeding spree anytime during the day. — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026 Few expect the crisis to subside anytime soon. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Swap vehicles when your needs change or return your car anytime without being locked into a multi-year commitment. — Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 The Dodgers have not taken the division just yet, but taking two out of three from the Padres assures their stronghold isn’t loosening anytime soon. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anytime

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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