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

Some women have forged ahead anyway. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026

Who needs opponent rating anyway? —Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

Myki appears to be self-producing a storyline about having to rewrite her material, but Michelle and Atsuko are pretty positive about her material anyway. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026

Minnesota won, anyway, and tied the program record with 25 wins. —John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 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