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

For one day anyway, with Olympic gold on the line, that’s going to change. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026

Bath towels are, in theory anyway, meant to stay soft and clean. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026

Ogee style countertop edges have also proved to be not all that practical anyway, Lewis adds. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026

But Pharaoh ignored them anyway. —Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 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