One of the things I have more trouble with is when I have to use words like anyone/someone, anything/something and so on...

I remember the "any-" word has to be used in negative sentences and in answers, is it simple as that? Are there particular situations where the rule is different or maybe they can both be used?

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i dont really agree that "any" word has to be used in negative sentences. i think "any" shows more urgency in an activity. for example, "i will do anything". here, it is shown that the person is willing to do anything, it's urgent.

Well, from what I learn "some" usually used for affirmative or positive sentences (I said USUALLY) while "any" don't. Any also used in interrogative sentences, for example: "have you any lessons to prepare?" anyways, correct me if I wrong. I'm learning English either

I have found this page that gives a few explanations.

In particular it's saying:

So, that is because "any" is used in questions and in negative sentences but it's not a strict rule.

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yes you're right I used to get confuse with "some" and "any" as well because my native English speaker friend sometimes use "some" while according to the rule that he should said "any" rather than "some"

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I have some problem with english too

A few days have passed but I'm still wondering about the meaning of "any"... how can it mean "some" bot also "nothing"?

If I say "He said anything" it's correct but what's the difference with "He said nothing"?

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any or anyone,anything is used in negative and doubtful sentense,but some and someone,something is used in positive sentense,this is my understanding.I hope my answer could help you.

No me,no fun.Know me,know fun.

Thanks for helping I also used to think like that but it seems to be a bit more complicated

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It's more towards application on sentences that matters the most.
There are no specific rules that can guide how we can use these two words.
Sometimes it can be used interchangeably, e.g: 'Do you want some?' or 'Do you want any?'
But sometimes they have totally different meanings.

As for the difference between 'He said anything' and 'He said nothing', I believe that 'He said anything' means that the person is willing to accept whatever you give, and it is not commonly used. Whereas 'He said nothing' simply means that the person does not give any responds.

Im also still learning, I might make mistakes
Cheers.

Any \A"ny\, adv. To any extent; in any degree; at all.

dont think that word is negative word.. but maybe its depend in where you live in maybe its related with the culture of some people...

It had simple pattern

ANY is use for negative sentences
SOME is use for positive sentences

GBU

@ toledodol: I'd like it to be so simple, but it's a bit more complicated

@ 52h8 premium: the fact that it can mean everything and nothing will drive me crazy

Yes, I guess it's a kind of thing that you learn with experience but is not so easy to explain

It makes sense
Thanks for your help

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