Any-Time-Anytime | Commonly Confused Words
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Any time vs. Anytime

Any time

/ˈɛni taɪm/
Used to indicate that something can occur whenever or without restrictions

Examples:

You can call me any time if you need help.Feel free to drop by any time for coffee.Our team welcomes feedback at any time of the year.

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Anytime

/ˈenitaɪm/
Whenever or at any time without restriction

Examples:

We can meet anytime you're available.Call me anytime; I'm here to answer your questions.You're welcome to join us anytime.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Remember that any time is two words, which makes it more formal in writing.
  • Anytime is a single word, which is less formal and often used in casual writing or speech.
  • You can check if you mean any time by replacing it with at any specific time; if it fits, use any time.
  • If you mean whenever or as a one-word response, use anytime.
  • When unsure, consider if the use is more formal or casual; any time suits formal contexts better.
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