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Any time/Anytime
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Any time vs. Anytime
Any time
/ˈɛni taɪm/
Used to indicate that something can occur whenever or without restrictions
Examples:
Y
ou can call me any time if you need help.
F
eel free to drop by any time for coffee.
O
ur team welcomes feedback at any time of the year.
Synonyms:
whenever
Antonyms:
never
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
.
Synonyms:
whenever
at any time
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Ways to tell them apart:
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.
When to use any time:
When to use anytime:
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