What does anyways mean?
Anyways means (rare) In any way or respect, at all..
Anyways
/ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/ · adverb
Meaning
(rare) In any way or respect, at all..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) In any way or respect, at all.
- (conjunctive, informal, chiefly Canada, US, Philippines) Anyway, anyhow, in any case.
Example Sentences
it behoves them[…]to remove all objects, causes, companies, occasions, as may anyways molest him […].
...we are bound to assert that we never heard either in his public discourses or private conversation, anything that might tend towards encouraging sedition, or anyways insolencing the government
"Anyways," said the damsel, "I am glad punishment followed, and I say so."
Synonyms for anyways
Antonyms for anyways
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Word Forms
- anyway
Usage Notes
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How do you use anyways in a sentence?
it behoves them[…]to remove all objects, causes, companies, occasions, as may anyways molest him […].
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