When do I use the word something and anything?

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marsbar · F

You use something in affirmative sentences like “I would like something to eat”.

You use anything in negative sentences like “I don’t want anything to eat”.

TerMinator · 51-55, M

@marsbar Ok so anything is a negative word then. But what about the word nothing then is it also a negative word or is it similar to anything?

Salix75 · 46-50, F

@TerMinator I don't think anything has to be negative. you could say "I'm so hungry I would eat anything" for example.

marsbar · F

@TerMinator It’s not used the same way. You can say “There is nothing in the fridge” or “There isn’t anything in the fridge”.

marsbar · F

@Salix75 Yes, you can use it like that as well. A lot of times it’s used with negative verbs.