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adverb any·ways \-ˌwāz\

Definition of anyways

  1. 1 a archaic :  anywise b dial :  to any degree at all

  2. 2 chiefly dialect :  anyhow, anyway



Examples of anyways in a sentence

  1. Who does that guy think he is anyways?

  2. You're late. Anyways, at least you showed up.



13th Century

First Known Use of anyways

13th century

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