Synonyms of at any rate

at any rate

phrase

1

as in always

whatever else is done or is the case

At any rate, I'll find a way to make it to your graduation.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• always
• anyway
• at least
• anyhow
• at all events
• in any event
• in any case
• leastways
• leastwise

2

as in whatever

in spite of everything

There were some setbacks, but at any rate, we got the job done.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whatever
• regardless
• anyway
• anyways
• anyhow
• however
• at all events
• after all
• no matter
• nevertheless
• in any event
• in any case
• whether or no
• always

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at any rate

And at any rate, authorities’ hands are often tied, since most rural land is privately owned. — Gerry Hadden, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026

To all intents and purposes, Betchley was the man behind the World Cup’s disappearance — or at any rate, the only individual punished for it. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026