Anyway

Quick meaning: Anyway is an adverb meaning (conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow.

Meaning

(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow.

More Meanings

1. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least.
2. Used to indicate a change of subject.
3. Used at the end of a question for emphasis, or to direct the conversation to something of more broad importance (compare with more to the point).
4. (obsolete) In any way.

Example Sentences

I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway.

He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.

"I'll be ninety my next birthday, but Louella doesn't tell her age. Anyway, we're going to have you and Cynthia up for supper."

But I wish there were somethin’ you would do or say To try and make me change my mind and stay We never did too much talkin’ anyway Don’t think twice, it’s all right.

Word Forms

• anyways

Synonyms for anyway

Depending on context, synonyms include anyroad, anyhow.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anyhow, nevertheless, nonetheless, however, though, whatever.

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