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

Examples of anyway in a Sentence

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

Who needs cheaper shipping and global trade stability anyway? —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025

However, the state of Georgia refused to recognize the high court's authority to examine the case and executed Tassel anyway. —Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 May 2025

Other Muslim practices such as not drinking alcohol are not as big of a deal as many athletes don’t drink alcohol anyway. —Steve Price, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

If the child or co-parent disappoints their narcissistic parent (and often these standards are impossible to meet anyway), that love will be withdrawn, often through acts like the silent treatment, guilt-tripping, or emotional distancing themselves from their partner or kids. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing anyway

• and anyway

Rhymes for anyway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway
• cabaret

Kids Definition

anyway

adverb

any·​way ˈen-ē-ˌwā 

: anyhow