If anything

adverb

Used to suggest that the truth of a situation might be different or the opposite of what you have just said.

It's not expensive, if anything, it's too cheap.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to suggest that the truth of a situation might be different or the opposite of what you have just said

Often appears as...

  • if anything
  • it's...
adverb

Used to express a slight addition or afterthought, often to modify a previously made statement.

She won't be early, she'll be late if anything.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to express a slight addition or afterthought, often to modify a previously made statement

Often appears as...

  • if anything
  • i...
adverb

Used to suggest a further point in defense of a statement.

He's not a dishonest man, he's honest, if anything.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to suggest a further point in defense of a statement

Often appears as...

  • anything but...
  • if anything
adverb

Used to say that a particular fact or detail is certainly true, at least.

I don't think her work is outstanding. If anything, I find it quite ordinary.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to say that a particular fact or detail is certainly true, at least

Often appears as...

  • if anything
  • it's...
adverb

Used to suggest that the truth of a situation might be different or the opposite of what you have just said.

It's not expensive, if anything, it's too cheap.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to suggest that the truth of a situation might be different or the opposite of what you have just said

Often appears as...

  • if anything
  • it's...
adverb

Used to express a slight addition or afterthought, often to modify a previously made statement.

She won't be early, she'll be late if anything.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to express a slight addition or afterthought, often to modify a previously made statement

Often appears as...

  • if anything
  • i...
adverb

Used to suggest a further point in defense of a statement.

He's not a dishonest man, he's honest, if anything.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to suggest a further point in defense of a statement

Often appears as...

  • anything but...
  • if anything
adverb

Used to say that a particular fact or detail is certainly true, at least.

I don't think her work is outstanding. If anything, I find it quite ordinary.
Visual representation of "if anything" - Used to say that a particular fact or detail is certainly true, at least

Often appears as...

  • if anything
  • it's...
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "if anything"
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Contrast Clarification

Clarifies or corrects previous statement by suggesting an alternative or opposite scenario.

Illustration for Contrast Clarification
He may seem unfriendly, if anything, he's just shy.
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Subtle Disagreement

Used when softly disagreeing with something someone else has said or a common belief.

Illustration for Subtle Disagreement
This movie isn't scary, if anything, it's more of a thriller.
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