Example
Check if any of the items in a list are True:
mylist = [False, True, False]
x = any(mylist)
True
Definition and Usage
The any() function returns True if any item in an iterable are true, otherwise it returns False.
If the iterable object is empty, the any() function will return False.
Syntax
any(iterable)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| iterable | An iterable object (list, tuple, dictionary) |
More Examples
Example
Check if any item in a tuple is True:
mytuple = (0, 1, False)
x = any(mytuple)
True
Example
Check if any item in a set is True:
myset = {0, 1, 0}
x = any(myset)
True
Example
Check if any item in a dictionary is True:
mydict = {0 : "Apple", 1 : "Orange"}
x = any(mydict)
True
Note: When used on a dictionary, the any() function checks if any of the keys are true, not the values.