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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For the host, though, the return of star player Bukayo Saka was very-much needed with the fans getting off their seats anytime the attacker got on the ball. Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 Coat the chicken thighs in marinade, seal them in a bag, and freeze for up to four months for a ready-to-cook meal anytime. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 Stop by anytime between 1 and 3:30 p.m. to make a seed ball, plant a seed to take home, make an Earth Day upcycled craft, hike in the preserve, explore the center’s exhibits, and visit resident animal ambassadors. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 The flowers may appear anytime between June and August, depending on the type of lily. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 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

Cite this Entry

“Anytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anytime. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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