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

Her stunning debut memoir is about how trauma upends narrative structures, and the struggle to write about it anyway despite its unwieldiness. —Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026

And get annoyed when people spell it wrong anyway? —Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

All are welcome in Itaewon, and tourists have more fun there anyway. —Anton Hur, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 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