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.
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.