Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

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rajeshw

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September 24, 2005

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at anytime...or anytime

  • September 24, 2005, 12:41am

According to the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary both mean the same. However, you should not say 'at anytime.' You should say 'at any time.' It's alright to say, "Call me any time." You should not say, "Call me at anytime." The question "Can I get a meal here at any time of the day?" is grammatically correct. Remember that the context is very important.
The expression 'anytime soon' is part of American English. and is used in negative sentences and questions to refer to the near future. Example: Do you think she'll be back anytime soon?