Using Any, Definition and Examples in English Anyis used to mean ‘no’ or ‘zero’. Anycan be used with both countable and uncountable names. When it is used with countable nouns, they are always plural. When it is used with uncountable nouns, they always become singular. Example Sentences I will not see him any more. There isn’t any butter. There aren’t any clothes in the wardrobe. We don’t have any money. Did she bring any friends to the party last week? Have you got any sugar in your tea?