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

But then-Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Eileen Carey expressed confidence that people would recycle anyway, and emphasized to CBS Chicago that the city had no choice but to recycle given that landfill space was running out. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026

On the surface, anyway, Chris Armas might seem like a curious fit to coach the Kansas City Current — a hiring that became official Wednesday morning. —Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026

Some parents confused or inconvenienced by the changing recommendations around vaccinations will ultimately choose to immunize their children anyway. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Watch when your raggedy TV works, anyway. —Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 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