any where (anywhere)

Most of the time write anywhere as one word. Writers often split it into any where by mistake. Below are quick rules, editing checks, and many copy-ready examples for work, school, and casual writing.

Short rules and many examples so you can spot and fix the spacing error fast.

Quick answer

Write anywhere (one word). It is the standard adverb meaning "in or to any place." Any where as two words is almost always a spacing error.

Anywhere = correct (one-word adverb).
Any where = nonstandard split; usually fix by joining or rephrasing.
If you mean "any place where...," use "any place where" or "in any location" for clarity.

Core explanation: what's wrong and why

Anywhere is an adverb of place (like everywhere, somewhere, nowhere). It answers "where?": "You can sit anywhere."

Seeing any where split into two words is normally a spacing mistake. The rare grammatical possibility is when any modifies a noun and where begins a separate clause-in practice, those sentences read more clearly when rewritten.

If the phrase answers "where?", use anywhere.
If "any" modifies a noun and "where" starts a clause, rephrase (for example, "any place where...").

Spacing and form: quick editing checks

Search your document for "any where". For each hit, ask whether the phrase answers "where?" If yes, join it into anywhere. If joining creates awkward grammar, replace the phrase with a clearer alternative.

Step 1: Find "any where" in your doc.
Step 2: If it answers "where?", change it to anywhere.
Step 3: If the sentence still sounds wrong, use "in any location", "on any page", or "any place where".

Grammar: how anywhere functions

Anywhere modifies verbs or adjectives (search anywhere, hardly anywhere). It is not a determiner placed before a noun.

Correct: "Check anywhere for errors." (adverb)
Incorrect: "Check any where for errors." (spacing split)

Hyphenation and related compound forms

Anywhere is always one word in standard modern English; hyphens are not used. Similar one-word forms include anyone, someone, and sometimes.

Anywhere - one word, no hyphen.
Anyone - one word; use "any one" only when you mean "any single one" for emphasis.
Sometimes vs. some times - use sometimes unless you mean separate, distinct times.

Real usage and tone: where anywhere belongs

Anywhere is neutral and fits casual messages, emails, reports, and essays. For precise or formal writing, swap it for a more specific phrase.

Neutral/formal: "The files could be anywhere in the archive."
More precise: "The files may appear in any folder in the archive."

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence rather than the phrase alone: context usually makes the correct form obvious.

Examples & common corrections (work, school, casual)

Each wrong example shows the split "any where". The right example is the natural correction you can paste directly.

Work examples

Wrong: Please store backups on any where you have access.
Right: Please store backups anywhere you have access.
Wrong: Place the brochures any where on the table for the attendees.
Right: Place the brochures anywhere on the table for the attendees.
Wrong: If there are any where to improve the design, flag them.
Right: If there is anywhere to improve the design, flag it.

School examples

Wrong: Turn in your homework any where in the course folder.
Right: Turn in your homework anywhere in the course folder.
Wrong: You can sit any where in the lecture hall today.
Right: You can sit anywhere in the lecture hall today.
Wrong: I didn't see that any where in the textbook.
Right: I didn't see that anywhere in the textbook.

Casual examples

Wrong: Do you know any where I can get good tacos?
Right: Do you know anywhere I can get good tacos?
Wrong: Let's meet any where between 5 and 6.
Right: Let's meet anywhere between 5 and 6.
Wrong: Is there any where that plays live music tonight?
Right: Is there anywhere that plays live music tonight?

Rewrite help: fix your sentence in three steps

Fast workflow: (1) Search for "any where". (2) If it answers "where?", change it to anywhere. (3) If the sentence still sounds off, replace it with a clearer phrase.

If "any" modifies a noun and "where" starts a clause, don't join-rephrase.
Formal alternatives: "in any location", "on any page", "any place where".

Rewrite:
Original: "Any where you put it will be fine." → "Anywhere you put it will be fine."
Rewrite:
Original: "If you can't find any where to sit, move up front." → "If you can't find a seat anywhere, move up front."
Rewrite:
Original: "She'll go any where she can get a visa." → "She'll go anywhere she can get a visa."

Memory tricks and editing tips

Mnemonic: group single-word place adverbs together-anywhere, everywhere, somewhere, nowhere. If it answers "where?", it's probably one word.

Think "Where?" → answer = adverb → one word (anywhere).
Add an autocorrect entry: "any where" → "anywhere".
Run a quick document search for "any where" before publishing.

Similar mistakes to watch for

Writers often split words that should be one unit. Check these commonly mis-split forms.

everywhere (not "every where")
someone (not "some one") except when emphasizing a single person
anyone vs. any one - prefer anyone unless stressing "one single person"
sometimes (not "some times") unless you literally mean distinct separate times

FAQ

Is it anywhere or any where?

Anywhere (one word). Any where as two words is almost always incorrect.

Are there cases where any where (two words) is correct?

Very rarely-only when "any" clearly modifies a noun and "where" begins a separate clause. Even then, rewriting as "any place where" improves clarity.

Does British English ever use "any where"?

No. Anywhere is standard in both British and American English.

How do I remember to write anywhere correctly?

Use the "Where?" mnemonic: if it answers where, make it one word. Also add an autocorrect rule and search for the split before finalizing a document.

Is anyone the same issue as anywhere?

Related idea: anyone is one word (a pronoun). Use "any one" only when you mean "any single one" for emphasis.

Quick fix tip

Not sure about a sentence? Search your document for "any where" and apply the fixes above. Small spacing fixes like this clear up meaning immediately.

Add an autocorrect for "any where" and run one final grammar pass before sending important emails or submitting work.