at any rate

phrase

Synonyms of at any rate next

next

: in any case : anyway

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First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at any rate was in 1722

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“At any rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20any%20rate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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