![]() ![]() Any time is specifically used more when the adverb ‘at’ precedes the word.ģ. Anytime is the Americanized version of the British any time. Anytime and any time share the same definition and are located in the same place in the dictionary. There are few differences between any time and anytime, and therefore if used interchangeably it should be permitted in both British and American forms of English.ġ. While any time is two words and one would logically conclude this to mean that it is not similar to anytime, this cannot be farther from the truth. This helps a child who sees both versions to comprehend that it is not a misspelling, but rather a difference of opinions on how certain words which mean the same things should be spelled. In grade school, children are taught to use anytime as the proper form of both words, however they are also instructed as to the meaning of the words any and time as separate entities. For example when someone says come by anytime, anytime is another word for a number which represents a time, such as 6pm or 4pm. Both forms of the word anytime are used as adverbs describing a certain time, which is a noun. Interestingly enough anytime was not used until the 18th century, as the English language was developing from the English spoken in the United Kingdom. ![]() It is in the dictionary that the differences between the two words are made clear. Anytime is preferred in American English because it is the quicker use of the word, our fast-paced lives don’t need the extra half second to separate a word that means the same when it is all together.īoth any time and anytime can be found in the dictionary after the words anything and anyway. The word ‘at’ is said to create a thorough separation between the two words, such as ‘you can come by at any time’, or ‘your car can be ready at any time’. The proper way to use any time is when there is the word ‘at’ preceding ‘any time’. While neither is incorrect or inappropriate in the English language it is said that the separation of the two words was influenced by Britain’s use of the word. They both mean at any point in time or whenever. Any time and anytime are defined in Webster’s dictionary as the same thing. Some words sound exactly the same but have completely different meanings when written as one word or two.While there may not appear to be any differences between the words any time and anytime there are some differences which can clearly differentiate the two words from one another. ![]() Speaking and writing are two different things. SOME TIME (two words) = a long period of time SOMETIME (one word) = at some point, at an unspecified time SOME DAY (two words) = a specific day that is unknown or unspecified SOMEDAY (one word) = at a future, indefinite time SET UP (two words) = to place, to assemble, to bring about SETUP (one word) = configuration, assembly, arrangement ( It doesn’t work, so use two words.) It’s been a while since we’ve gone sailing.ĮVERYDAY (one word) = daily, routinely, ordinarily ĮVERY DAY (two words) = each day ĮVERYONE (one word) = every person, everybody ĮVERY ONE (two words) = each individual person or item įACEUP/FACEDOWN (one word) = with the face up or the face down įACE UP/FACE DOWN (two words) = deal with or confront something or someone It’s been quietly since we’ve gone sailing. ( It doesn’t work, so use two words.) = Let’s wait for a while. ( It works, so use one word.) = Let’s wait awhile. If the substitute adverb sounds fine, then use awhile (one word). * TIP: Here’s how to tell which word to use-substitute “slowly” or “quietly” in place. □ĪLREADY (one word) = previously ĪLL READY (two words) = everyone is ready ĪLRIGHT (one word) = okay, acceptable ĪLL RIGHT (two words) = entirely, completely right ĪNYMORE (one word) = any longer, now, still ĪNY MORE (two words) = something additional or further (refers to quantities) ĪNYONE (one word) = any person (always refers to people) ĪNY ONE (two words) = a specific person or thing, usually “of” follows it ĪNYTIME (one word) = any time whatsoever ĪNY TIME (two words) = a particular amount of time ĪWHILE (one word) = an adverb for a short period of time Ī WHILE (two words) = a noun a period of time * NOTE: alot is not a word, neither is awholelot or anawfullot. For example, is it “alright” or “all right”… “awhile” or “a while”… “anytime” or “any time”? Here’s a cheat sheet for you of a few of these tricky words! □ĪLLOT (one word) = assign, distribute Ī LOT (two words) = a considerable quantity ![]() Some words are tricky because they sound the same in speaking, but they could be spelled as one word or two. ![]()
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