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

Sun, surf, and sand calls for a pair of sandals that slip on and off easily—you’ll be mostly barefoot, anyway. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

The reality is that without proper enforcement, data collection is irrelevant anyway. — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Besides, what the Fed does might not matter much for consumers in the short term anyway, amid rising energy prices and uncertainty in the Middle East, some experts told USA TODAY. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Yet Mullin's letters to the states indicate his agency somehow obtained some of that sensitive data anyway. — Miles Parks, NPR, 31 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