You might have seen both phrases -' anyone has' and 'anyone have' - in your everyday life, but which one is correct? And what’s the difference? We’ll go over that in detail below, plus teach you how to use the correct one in a sentence.
Need a quick answer? Here it is:
- ‘Anyone Has’ is used in conditional statements where ‘if’ comes before ‘anyone.’
- ‘Anyone Have’ is usually used in reverse form – ‘has anyone.’ But it can also be used informally in question form – ‘Anyone have an extra hair tie?’
As you can see, these phrases cannot be used interchangeably.
Which is Correct, ‘Anyone Has’ or ‘Anyone ‘Have’?
Are you wondering which one of these two phrases is the correct one to use?
It all depends on what you’re trying to say.
- ‘Anyone has’ is the more common of the two phrases.
For Example, you might hear people say something like:
“Anyone has a fair chance of winning the pie-eating contest this year.”
- ‘Anyone have’ is far less common unless in informal question form.
For example, you might hear:
“Anyone have an extra pencil I can use for the test?”
Anybody Have vs. Anybody Has
These phrases are similar to ‘anyone have’ and anyone has’ and, therefore, operate pretty much the same way.
I think we can all agree that ‘anyone’ and ‘anybody’ are pretty much synonyms.
Definition and Meaning of ‘Anyone Has’ and ‘Anyone Have’
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of ‘anyone’ is:
The same dictionary defines ‘has’ as:
- The present tense of ‘have’ means to hold or maintain as a possession, privilege, or entitlement.
It could also mean:
- To receive, accept, allow, or obtain.
Therefore, we can conclude that ‘anyone has’ means any person at all that receives or accepts something. The same can be said for ‘anyone have,’ since ‘has’ is the past tense of ‘have.’
Pronunciation: How to Pronounce ‘Anyone Has’ and ‘Anyone Have’
Are you wondering how to pronounce these phrases?
Here’s a short guide.
- To pronounce ‘anyone has’ correctly, here’s the phonetic spelling: EnIwUHn hAz
- To pronounce ‘anyone have’ correctly, here’s the phonetic spelling: EnIwUHn hAv
How to Use ‘Anyone Has’ in a Sentence
Let’s see some examples of how to use ‘anyone has’ in a sentence.
- Anyone has a fair chance of beating Harold in the tournament on the weekend. We’re all just as good as him.
- If anyone has anything better to present, we’re open to hearing it.
- If anyone was able to make money this easy, everyone would do it.
- If anyone was going to come to work, they would have come already.
How to Use ‘Anyone Have’ in a Sentence
Now let’s see some examples of how to use ‘anyone have’ in a sentence.
- Does anyone have to go to the store? I need a few things, and I don’t feel like going.
- Does anyone have any idea where mom went? She isn’t back from work yet.
- Anyone have twenty bucks I can borrow until Friday?
- Anyone have enough courage to pants the dean and run? I bet you’re all too chicken.
Final Thoughts on ‘Anyone Has’ and ‘Anyone Have’
To recap, we learned that:
- Anyone Has’ is used in conditional statements where ‘if’ comes before ‘anyone.’
- ‘Anyone Have’ is usually used in reverse form – ‘has anyone.’ But it can also be used informally in question form – ‘Anyone have an extra hair tie?’
As you can see, these phrases cannot be used interchangeably.
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