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

Under current law, unions that did not meet this standard won recertification anyway. —Anastasios Kamoutsas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026

The reverend was trying, anyway. —Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026

Particularly when Congress is controlled by the president’s party, the White House has shown little deference to Congress, which is often on the backfoot anyway. —Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026

But Boston came out of the huddle and drilled another 3 anyway, and that was the game. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing anyway

• and anyway

Rhymes for anyway

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

Kids Definition

anyway

adverb

any·​way ˈen-ē-ˌwā 

: anyhow