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 a problem for him, since Hickman was in on the scheme and ended up going anyway. —Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025

So, in an effort to not miss the flight, the parents boarded anyway. —Colson Thayer, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Parents have created a petition with over 100 signatures asking for a pause to the 1:1 rollout or to allow families to opt out, but the district has been pushing forward with handing out devices anyway. —Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025

Ultimately, Mother Nature is still in charge, and with luxury wines, having less availability often creates more desire from consumers anyway. —Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 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