Like anything
adverb
In a great degree or extremely.
He was running like anything to get to the bus on time.
Often appears as...
- run like anything
- crying like anything
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
A lot or as much as possible.
I've been studying like anything for the upcoming exam.
Often appears as...
- study like anything
- work like anything
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In a great degree or extremely.
He was running like anything to get to the bus on time.
Often appears as...
- run like anything
- crying like anything
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
A lot or as much as possible.
I've been studying like anything for the upcoming exam.
Often appears as...
- study like anything
- work like anything
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity
Used to emphasize the extreme nature of an action or condition.
She was laughing like anything after hearing the joke.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency
Conveys a sense of urgent action, often due to necessity or strong desire.
He packed his bags like anything, fearing he'd miss the flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Display
Shows an outpour of emotion, whether joy, frustration, or another strong feeling.
After the victory, they were cheering like anything.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity
Used to emphasize the extreme nature of an action or condition.
She was laughing like anything after hearing the joke.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency
Conveys a sense of urgent action, often due to necessity or strong desire.
He packed his bags like anything, fearing he'd miss the flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Display
Shows an outpour of emotion, whether joy, frustration, or another strong feeling.
After the victory, they were cheering like anything.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity
Used to emphasize the extreme nature of an action or condition.
She was laughing like anything after hearing the joke.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency
Conveys a sense of urgent action, often due to necessity or strong desire.
He packed his bags like anything, fearing he'd miss the flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Display
Shows an outpour of emotion, whether joy, frustration, or another strong feeling.
After the victory, they were cheering like anything.
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