anyway

[en-ee-wey] / ˈɛn iˌweɪ /

ADVERB

by any means

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anyhow ever once

WEAK

at all at any rate however in any case in any event in any manner nevertheless

Example Sentences

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First, it should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: Every child is different.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

And anyway, it’s not my job to ask.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

However, Mercedes believe that the safety car effectively made no difference, that Antonelli would have won anyway.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Modern manufacturing is done by robots, so bringing back manufacturing isn’t going to bring back jobs, anyway.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I always feel confident when I put it on—when it isn’t covered in cold green liquid, anyway.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison