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

• whatever
• regardless
• anyways [chiefly dialect]

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

Not knowing what a thing means, but paying attention anyway. —Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025

And in what could be even better news—for everyone other than Matthews, anyway—his reign atop the earnings ranking is likely to be brief. —Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers—that actually have their lids (for now, anyway). —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025

The internet has given people the ability to be an It girl anyway, anywhere. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025

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