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

The Tigers used motion and positioning to give Simmons extra protection, enabling him to sling it around the yard anyway. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

After all, as Steinbeck’s novels are pains to remind us, appearances are poor evidence of character anyway. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

This is not the most visually appealing app on the market as bet365 is typically more text-heavy anyway. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

And if anyone knows of any reason this puzzle should not be solved … well, give it a go, anyway. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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