Synonyms of anyway

anyway

adverb

ˈe-nē-ˌwā 

1

as in whatever

in spite of everything

I know I really can't afford it, but I'm buying that new car anyway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whatever
• regardless
• anyways
• in any case
• however
• at any rate
• anyhow
• in any event
• at all events
• whether or no
• nevertheless
• no matter
• after all
• always

2

as in randomly

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method

do it anyway you feel like

Synonyms & Similar Words

• randomly
• at random
• anyhow
• casually
• irregularly
• haphazardly
• willy-nilly
• aimlessly
• erratically
• haphazard
• informally
• desultorily
• hit or miss
• arbitrarily
• carelessly
• accidentally
• indiscriminately
• inadvertently
• unconsciously
• anywise
• capriciously
• unintentionally
• unwittingly
• offhand
• offhandedly
• whimsically
• fortuitously
• helter-skelter
• promiscuously
• intermittently
• fitfully
• unpredictably
• disjointedly
• spottily
• disconnectedly
• topsy-turvy
• higgledy-piggledy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematically
• carefully
• formally
• methodically
• orderly
• deliberately
• intentionally
• purposely
• gingerly
• meticulously
• purposefully
• punctiliously

3

as in always

whatever else is done or is the case

pack an extra sweater anyway, as you never know when you might end up needing it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• always
• at least
• in any case
• at any rate
• anyhow
• in any event
• at all events
• leastways
• leastwise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anyway

Since this drink is shaken with citrus and sugar, a lot of the subtle character of an expensive bourbon gets lost anyway. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Freeman decided to get up anyway, and the Dodgers' training staff rushed across the field to check on him. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Margot had printed the review anyway, highlighted my name and pinned it to the fridge. — Téa Mutonji, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Freeman decided to get up anyway, and the Dodgers’ training staff rushed across the field to check on him. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026