anyway Definition
- 1used to confirm or support a point or idea just made, or to indicate that a statement is true even though it may seem surprising or unlikely
- 2used to change the subject or to end a conversation
Using anyway: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anyway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I don't really like him anyway.
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Anyway, let's get back to the main topic.
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Anyway, I have to go now.
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I'm not sure if it's worth it, but I'll try anyway.
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Anyway, that's all I wanted to say.
anyway Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anyway
- regardless
- nevertheless
- nonetheless
- anyhow
- in any case
Origins of anyway
from any + way
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Summary: anyway in Brief
The adverb 'anyway' [ˈɛniweɪ] has two main uses. First, it is used to confirm or support a point or idea just made, or to indicate that a statement is true even though it may seem surprising or unlikely. Second, it is used to change the subject or to end a conversation. Synonyms include 'regardless,' 'nevertheless,' and 'nonetheless.'
