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ANYTHING? vs ANYTHING.

Both "anything?" and "anything." are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Anything?" is used to ask a question, while "anything." is used to make a statement or express surprise. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1283 views

ANYTHING?

This is correct. It is used to ask a question.

Use "anything?" when you want to ask a question or inquire about something.

Examples:

Do you need anything?
Is there anything I can help you with?

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LOOK, IF WHATEVER YOU'RE SEEING LEADS TO YOUR GIRL GETTING US RESCUED, WHY WOULD WE WANT TO CHANGE ANYTHING?
Herman's Legalman tell you anything?
BOOKS, VIDEO GAMES, ANYTHING?
YOU HAD PROOF THAT BEVERLY KILLED KIM, AND YOU DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING?
YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING?
Kids couldn't offer up anything?
Your parents never - mentioned anything?
You think Cochran tells me anything?
How could I not remember anything?
What if there isn't anything?
This man Lennox, tell you anything?
Didn't you ever notice anything?
Since when did you hide anything?
Why're you sitting without saying anything?
Your father hasn't taught you anything?
Since when has knowledge helped you achieve anything?
But suing the hospital- Fix anything?
Talia, did Yoni say anything?
When have you bounced back from anything?
Didn't your parents teach you anything?

Alternatives:

Is there anything you need?
Do you want anything?

ANYTHING.

This is correct. It is used to make a statement or express surprise.

Use "anything." to make a statement or express surprise about a situation.

Examples:

I didn't expect anything.
She didn't say anything.

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FIVE OR SIX TIMES ISN'T ANYTHING.
SO WITHOUT A CUSTODY ORDER, I CAN'T DO ANYTHING.
I HAVEN'T LIED ABOUT ANYTHING.
I NEED TO TELL SARAH THAT I SAW WALT'S DEATH. I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING.
WE PRINT TOMORROW AND NONE OF YOU HAVE WRITTEN ANYTHING.
He never admitted to seeing anything.
SIR, I DON'T SEE ANYTHING.
DECTIVE CREWS, HE DOESN'T OWE ME ANYTHING.
AND SO YOU CAN TAKE AN ATTITUDE OF SUPERIORITY BECAUSE YOU'VE NEVER STOLEN ANYTHING.
I GUESS, BUT IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE MY CAR, AND THEY'RE NOT LETTING ME DO ANYTHING.
But nobody admits to seeing anything.
Because the Philadelphia D.A. never misses anything.
The last year I had anything.
The world never gave you anything.
I never made Hansel do anything.
I'm not actually reporting anything.
My master doesn't believe fighting can prove anything.
Please, like you know anything.
Two guys sitting all day not catching anything.
And like doesn't really conquer anything.

Alternatives:

I didn't expect that.
She didn't say a word.

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