anyplace

UK: ˈɛnɪpleɪs | US: ˈɛniˌpleɪs

Definition

  1. adv. in or to any place; anywhere

Structure
any <whichever>place <location>
Etymology

The word "anyplace" is a compound of "any" (from Old English "ǣnig," meaning "whichever") and "place" (from Old French "place," derived from Latin "platea," meaning "broad street" or "open space"). It emerged in American English as a colloquial synonym for "anywhere," reflecting a pattern of combining simple, functional morphemes to create adverbs of location.

Examples

  1. You can sit anyplace you like in the room.

  2. She could be anyplace in the city by now.

  3. I haven’t seen my keys anyplace.

  4. Feel free to put your bag anyplace convenient.

  5. Is there a restroom anyplace nearby?