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Teleostomi Posted 20 years ago
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"any"



Men must be ready to sacrifice their personal interests in order to bring about any great changes for the better.
Is this "any" the same meaning as in "do you have any children?"
  

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In English we sense it as the same meaning, but that doesn't mean the two instances should necessarily be translated the same way into another language. The difference in usage between the affirmation and the interrogation might show up as a more distinct difference in another language. CJ

— CalifJim

  • In English we sense it as the same meaning, but that doesn't mean the two instances should necessarily be translated the same way into another language.
  • The difference in usage between the affirmation and the interrogation might show up as a more distinct difference in another language.
  • CJ
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In English we sense it as the same meaning, but that doesn't mean the two instances should necessarily be translated the same way into another language. The difference in usage between the affirmation and the interrogation might show up as a more distinct difference in another language.

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Teleostomi


Men must be ready to sacrifice their personal interests in order to bring about any great changes for the better.
Is this "any" the same meaning as in "do you have any children?"

Yes, both uses are the same "any". "Any" has the meaning of "all" or "none" and can be used in question
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