anywhere
Significado: In, at, or to any place; used in questions and negative statements
Anywhere is an adverb meaning in, at, or to any place. It is typically used in questions ('Are you going anywhere?') and negative statements ('I can't find it anywhere'). In positive statements, 'everywhere' or 'somewhere' are more common. 'Anywhere' can also be used to emphasise that the place doesn't matter ('We can meet anywhere you like').
Ejemplos
- I can't find my keys anywhere. 我在哪里都找不到我的钥匙。No puedo encontrar mis llaves en ningún lugar.鍵がどこにも見つからない。열쇠를 어디에서도 찾을 수가 없다.
- You can sit anywhere you like. 你可以坐在任何你喜欢的地方。Puedes sentarte donde quieras.お好きなところにお座りください。원하시는 아무 자리에나 앉으세요.
- Have you been anywhere interesting recently? 你最近去过什么有趣的地方吗?¿Has ido a algún lugar interesante recientemente?最近どこか面白いところに行った?최근에 어디 재미있는 곳에 다녀오셨나요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Compound of 'any' and 'where'. 'Any' from Old English 'ǣnig' (any), from 'ān' (one); 'where' from Old English 'hwǣr'. Combined since the 14th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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