anyways

adverb

any·​ways ˈe-nē-ˌwāz How to pronounce anyways (audio)
1
US, informal : anyhow, anyway
2
a
archaic : anywise
b
dialect : to any degree at all

Examples of anyways in a Sentence

Who does that guy think he is anyways? You're late. Anyways, at least you showed up.
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of anyways was in the 13th century

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“Anyways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anyways. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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