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

• anyhow
• anyways [chiefly dialect]
• regardless
• whatever

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

For now, anyway, there’s no plan to force you back to the office—in stark contrast to Amazon’s new mandate. —Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024

Meanwhile, guests were decked out in all-black outfits, which is typical of dad Guy's wardrobe anyway. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024

Not a good sign for a Raiders offense that has been pretty mediocre anyway. —Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024

In this episode, Marshall sets back his watch anyway. —Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing anyway

• and anyway

Kids Definition

anyway

adverb

any·​way ˈen-ē-ˌwā 

: anyhow