anyways

adverb

any·​ways ˈe-nē-ˌwāz How to pronounce anyways (audio)
1
US, informal : anyhow, anyway
2
a
archaic : anywise
b
dialect : to any degree at all

Examples of anyways in a Sentence

Who does that guy think he is anyways? You're late. Anyways, at least you showed up.
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He was seated in the U.S. House anyways Jan. 3, 2023. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 There was only one other woman working for the team’s front office, and Cooper says her dream was to open a community center similar to a YMCA or Boys and Girls Club anyways. Natalie Wu, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025 What's the record for non-stop pedaling, anyways?). Joe Salas october 09, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025 Bosses might assume these doubts will slow Gen Z down, but 54% still regularly browse for new roles anyways. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anyways

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of anyways was in the 13th century

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“Anyways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anyways. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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