anytime

Anytime is an English adverb meaning at any time or whenever desired. In modern usage, it is commonly written as a single word, especially in American English, where it functions as the adjectival or adverbial equivalent of the phrase “at any time.” The two-word form “any time” remains standard in more formal writing when describing a specific time frame, as in “you can come at any time” versus “you can come at any time today.” The one-word form is also used in phrases such as “call me anytime” or “watch anytime,” where it behaves like a general, non-specific qualifier.

Usage and nuance: Anytime conveys spontaneity or flexibility, whereas “any time” emphasizes the indefinite nature of time itself. Style guides often allow the one-word form in informal or contemporary prose, but prefer the two-word form when the sentence treats “time” as a noun phrase rather than a general modifier. Colloquial variants include “anytime soon,” which is widespread in everyday speech, though “any time soon” is still common in formal contexts.

In culture and branding, Anytime appears as the name of widely known enterprises, most prominently Anytime Fitness, a global gym franchise that offers 24/7 access. The term also appears in product names, media titles, and marketing slogans that stress availability without fixed hours. Across contexts, anytime serves as a flexible connector between time and action, signaling that an event could occur at an unspecified moment.