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
- anyhow
- anyways [chiefly dialect]
- regardless
- whatever
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Example Sentences
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 Home is where the heart is -- at least for today, anyway. 
Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 That wouldn't be likely anyway, with Republicans in control of the Legislature. John Hanna, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Relief is in the forecast, for this waning summer season anyway. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Unvaccinated kids as young as 5 will soon be unable to get a Happy Meal in Hong Kong—not inside a fast food joint, anyway. Erin Prater, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 By law and custom Camilla would be Queen Consort anyway, and legislation would be required to go against Charles' wishes as king. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 And his supporters say Fetterman’s tactics are moot anyway, with issues — not memes — being the driving factor in the race. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Anything outside of that would’ve been a bonus anyway. Stephen Means, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 Given how well Mbappe has combined with Benzema, would Deschamps want to disrupt it for the sake of loyalty toward a player who — even without this scandal — would have been doubtful to play in Qatar anyway? Jerome Pugmire, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 That wouldn't be likely anyway, with Republicans in control of the Legislature. John Hanna, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Relief is in the forecast, for this waning summer season anyway. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Unvaccinated kids as young as 5 will soon be unable to get a Happy Meal in Hong Kong—not inside a fast food joint, anyway. Erin Prater, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 By law and custom Camilla would be Queen Consort anyway, and legislation would be required to go against Charles' wishes as king. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 And his supporters say Fetterman’s tactics are moot anyway, with issues — not memes — being the driving factor in the race. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Anything outside of that would’ve been a bonus anyway. Stephen Means, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 Given how well Mbappe has combined with Benzema, would Deschamps want to disrupt it for the sake of loyalty toward a player who — even without this scandal — would have been doubtful to play in Qatar anyway? Jerome Pugmire, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing anyway
Kids Definition
anyway
adverb
any·way ˈe-nē-ˌwā
1
: without regard to other considerations
He knew it was a lie, but he said it anyway.
2
: as an additional consideration or thought
It's too expensive, and anyway, you have one just like it.
anyway
adverb
1
as in whatever
in spite of everything I know I really can't afford it, but I'm buying that new car anyway Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- whatever
- anyways
- regardless
- however
- anyhow
- no matter
- at any rate
- nevertheless
- whether or no
- at all events
- in any case
- whether or not
- in any event
- after all
- always
2
as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method do it anyway you feel like Synonyms & Similar Words
- randomly
- anyhow
- at random
- casually
- irregularly
- haphazardly
- haphazard
- aimlessly
- erratically
- desultorily
- informally
- anywise
- willy-nilly
- arbitrarily
- carelessly
- offhand
- accidentally
- indiscriminately
- inadvertently
- unconsciously
- hit or miss
- unintentionally
- offhandedly
- capriciously
- unwittingly
- fortuitously
- whimsically
- promiscuously
- helter-skelter
- intermittently
- fitfully
- unpredictably
- disjointedly
- spottily
- disconnectedly
- topsy-turvy
- higgledy-piggledy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- systematically
- carefully
- formally
- methodically
- purposely
- deliberately
- intentionally
- orderly
- gingerly
- meticulously
- purposefully
- punctiliously
3
as in always
whatever else is done or is the case pack an extra sweater anyway, as you never know when you might end up needing it Synonyms & Similar Words
- always
- at least
- anyhow
- at any rate
- at all events
- leastwise
- leastways
- in any case
- in any event