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

Companies that move their purchases, when possible, could therefore end up paying more anyway. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

On the negative side, Delane missed a tackle on wide receiver David Sills on a 2nd-and-10 play, though Chris Roland-Wallace stopped Sills for a negative gain anyway. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

A day earlier, the Buccaneers had beaten the Panthers in their final game of the regular season, only to witness Carolina claim the NFC South anyway. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

But these shows seem token-y amid the Simpsons and South Park oak trees and probably won’t win anyway. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 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