as anything

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To a great degree or extent; very.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đến mức độ lớn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He went over to Nuncombe Putney, as sure as anything;—hired Mrs. Clegg's chaise and pair, and asked for Mrs Trevelyan's house as open as anything.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “as anything” mean?

To a great degree or extent; very.

Is “as anything” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.