anywhere

anywhere
an|y|where [ `eni,wer ] function word ***
Anywhere can be used in the following ways:
as an adverb:
I'm not going anywhere today.
as a pronoun:
a tiny island a long way from anywhere.
1. ) usually in negatives or questions used instead of somewhere when you are saying whether someone or something exists in even one place or goes to even one place:
He never travels anywhere without his camera.
Did you go anywhere interesting?
Is there anywhere where I could hire a bike?
anywhere else: These giant tortoises are not found anywhere else in the world.
2. ) used when you are not referring to one particular place, because what you are saying applies to every place:
If you see my keys lying around anywhere, put them on my desk.
You can sit anywhere you like.
He was prepared to travel anywhere in the world in search of adventure.
3. ) used for saying that a number or amount is within a particular range, when you cannot give a single exact figure:
anywhere between: A principal can earn anywhere between $40,000 and $110,000 a year, depending on the size of the school.
anywhere from...to: The trip can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.
not be getting/going anywhere
to not be making any progress or not be likely to achieve anything:
not be getting/going anywhere with/on: So far, Jack doesn't seem to be getting anywhere with his writing career.
It is clear that Congress is not going anywhere on welfare reform.
not get someone anywhere INFORMAL
used for saying that a particular action or type of behavior does not help someone to achieve anything:
Losing your temper won't get you anywhere.
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Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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