some / any
some / any means “some in positive sentences, any in negatives and questions: an amount that is not exact”. Some and any mean an amount without saying the exact number: I need some eggs. Formation: some + positive · any + negative/question
some in positive sentences, any in negatives and questions: an amount that is not exact
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some + positive · any + negative/question
Explanation
Some and any mean an amount without saying the exact number: I need some eggs. Use some in positive sentences, any in negatives and questions: I don't have any money. Do you have any questions? Both work with plurals and uncountables.
Examples
Note
Offers and requests use some even in questions: Would you like some tea? Can I have some water?
FAQ
some / any — what does it mean and how is it used?
some in positive sentences, any in negatives and questions: an amount that is not exact. Some and any mean an amount without saying the exact number: I need some eggs. Use some in positive sentences, any in negatives and questions: I don't have any money. Do you have any questions? Both work with plurals and uncountables.
some / any — how do you form it?
some + positive · any + negative/question
some / any — any usage notes?
Offers and requests use some even in questions: Would you like some tea? Can I have some water?