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

After the front door was cleared, authorities ended up closing the building anyway; people who were in line for their immigration appointments were all told to go home. —Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

Reuters reported that the company largely ignored the findings and expanded operations anyway. —Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025

Our rating system only goes up to five, but one tester gave these cookies 10 stars anyway. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025

What’s the use in fighting about it, anyway? —Emma Sandler, Vogue, 15 Dec. 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