if anything

phrase

Synonyms of if anythingnext
: on the contrary even : perhaps even
if anything, you ought to apologize

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Your smartphone receives a notification if anything suspicious is spotted, or if the doorbell is rung, obviously. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 This script explained which different camera positions were desired; if anything wasn't possible, the astronauts would offer suggestions of better locations. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 26 July 2026 The task force’s job is to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, who ultimately have final say over what, if anything, is funded. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026 No longer are most of them financially dependent on their children; if anything, their descendants are more likely to ask them for help. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for if anything

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if anything
if (at all) possible
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“If anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20anything. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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