something / anything / nothing
something / anything / nothing means “Indefinite pronouns: something, anything, nothing, someone, anywhere ...”. Some/any/no combine with -thing (things), -one/-body (people) and -where (places): I want something to drink. Formation: some-/any-/no- + -thing/-one/-body/-where
Indefinite pronouns: something, anything, nothing, someone, anywhere ...
A1Formation
some-/any-/no- + -thing/-one/-body/-where
Explanation
Some/any/no combine with -thing (things), -one/-body (people) and -where (places): I want something to drink. Is anyone home? The some/any rule applies here too: something in positive sentences, anything in questions and negatives. No- words are already negative: There is nothing in the box.
Examples
Note
An adjective comes after these words: something cold, nothing special. Offers use some- even in questions: Would you like something to eat?
FAQ
something / anything / nothing — what does it mean and how is it used?
Indefinite pronouns: something, anything, nothing, someone, anywhere .... Some/any/no combine with -thing (things), -one/-body (people) and -where (places): I want something to drink. Is anyone home? The some/any rule applies here too: something in positive sentences, anything in questions and negatives. No- words are already negative: There is nothing in the box.
something / anything / nothing — how do you form it?
some-/any-/no- + -thing/-one/-body/-where
something / anything / nothing — any usage notes?
An adjective comes after these words: something cold, nothing special. Offers use some- even in questions: Would you like something to eat?