"Anything" vs "something"

[thehammer]

What's the difference between anything and something in negative sentences?

1- I did not say something/anything that could hurt his feelings.

2- I won't ever work on something/anything that could hamper the poor's interest.

3- I don't want something/anything like this happen to him.

 

[Tarheel]

What's the difference between anything and something in negative sentences?

1- I did not say something/anything that could hurt his feelings.

2- I won't ever work on something/anything that could hamper the poor's interest.

3- I don't want something/anything like this to happen to him.

1. Either is possible.
2. Either is possible. (I don't understand the last part.)
3. Either is possible.

The difference is subtle, and I would need some context to decide between them.

 

[jutfrank]

Where did you find these sentences, thehammer? Did you make them up?

Do you remember the difference we showed you between someone and anyone in one of your previous threads?

 

[thehammer]

Where did you find these sentences, thehammer? Did you make them up?

Do you remember the difference we showed you between someone and anyone in one of your previous threads?

Yes but still I get puzzled. Sorry If I have done something wrong.

 

[Tarheel]

Yes, but I still get puzzled. Sorry if I have done something wrong.

Nobody has said you did anything wrong. If you have any more questions, ask them.

(I would probably say "confused" instead of "puzzled".)

 

[jutfrank]

Since you formed those sentences yourself, I think the best way to approach this question is if you first tell us which word you had foremost in your mind as you were composing them.