anyway

adverb

any·​way ˈe-nē-ˌwā 

1

: in any way whatever : anywise

2

: in any case : without regard to other considerations : anyhow

She knew it was dangerous, but she did it anyway.

3

: as an additional consideration or thought

We don't need a new car, and anyway, we can't afford one.

Synonyms of anyway

• whatever
• regardless
• anyways

Examples of anyway in a Sentence

The road got worse, but they kept going anyway.

I didn't expect her to say “yes,” but I asked her anyway.

It makes no difference what we say. She's going to do what she wants anyway.

He's far from perfect, but she loves him anyway.

Recent Examples on the Web

Google, also an Anthropic backer, signed anyway, which makes the Amazon alignment the more specific one. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Several other riders could follow his lead, and in the end Carapaz has secured a top 10 finish anyway. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Hadley took it anyway and worked as a CRM associate program manager there for a little over a year, per her LinkedIn. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

They’re aimed squarely at racers who'd likely spend the same money upgrading a standard bike anyway. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing anyway

• and anyway

Rhymes for anyway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway
• cabaret

Kids Definition

anyway

adverb

any·​way ˈen-ē-ˌwā 

: anyhow