if anything

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Definition of if anythingnext
as in again
just the opposite being true We definitely won't arrive early. If anything, we'll likely be late.

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Recent Examples of if anything Review the terms before making a payment, and walk away if anything feels rushed. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for if anything

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“If anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/if%20anything. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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