Tip 14
some\any - part 2
In the previous tip we learned that:
some = an undefined amount of something \ a certain amount of something.
any = whatever amount of something \ some amount of something \ zero amount or number of something.
Do you have any food? (Whatever amount, some amount).
Do you have some food? (A certain amount \ undefined amount).
I don’t have any time. (I have zero amount of time \ no time whatsoever).
Some languages do not have a direct and accurate translation for -some- and -any-
For that reason it is important to understand their meaning to help us use them correctly.
For this reason remember: do not try to translate these words from your own language. Instead learn their meaning from example and try mimicing how native English speakers use them.
Some
- a certain amount of something that is not defined in clear number or measure.
Any
- whatever amount- when used in a question
- zero amount\number- when used in a negative sentence.
