Python any() Function

Python Built-in Functions

Example

Check if any item in the list is True:

mylist = [False, True, False]
x = any(mylist)

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Definition and Usage

If any item in the iterable is true, the any() function returns True, otherwise it returns False.

If the iterable is empty, the any() function will return False.

Syntax

any(iterable)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
iterable Iterable Objects (list, tuple, dictionary)

More Examples

Example

Check if any item in the tuple is True:

mytuple = (0, 1, False)
x = any(mytuple)

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Example

Check if any item in the set is True:

myset = {0, 1, 0}
x = any(myset)

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Example

Check if any item in the dictionary is True:

mydict = {0 : "Apple", 1 : "Orange"}
x = any(mydict)

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Note:When used on a dictionary, the any() function will check if any keys are true, not values.

Related Pages

Reference Manual:all() Function

Python Built-in Functions