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anyways


any·ways

adv \-ˌwāz\

Definition of ANYWAYS

1
a archaic : anywise b dialect : to any degree at all
2
chiefly dialect : anyhow, anyway

Examples of ANYWAYS

  1. Who does that guy think he is anyways?
  2. You're late. Anyways, at least you showed up.

First Known Use of ANYWAYS

13th century

Related to ANYWAYS

Synonyms: anyhow, anyway, regardless [chiefly dialect], whatever
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Other Dialect Terms

bespoke, boughten, lave, muchacho, nigh, spunk, thunk, toboggan

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