anyway

[ en-ee-wey ]

adverb

1. in any case; anyhow; nonetheless; regardless:

   Whether you like it or not, I'm going anyway.

2. (used to continue or resume the thread of a story or account):

   Anyway, we finally found a plumber who could come right over.

anyway

/ ˈɛnɪˌweɪ /

adverb

1. in any case; at any rate; nevertheless; anyhow
2. in a careless or haphazard manner
3. Usually any way . in any manner; by any means

Spelling Note

The adverb anyway is spelled as one word: It was snowing hard, but we drove to the play anyway. The two-word phrase any way means “in any manner”: Finish the job any way you choose. If the words “in the” can be substituted for “any,” the two-word phrase is called for: Finish the job in the way you choose. If the substitution cannot be made, the spelling is anyway.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anyway¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, anyway is from Middle English ani wei. See any, way ¹

Example Sentences

Hours before the episode revealing his exit aired, Frick posted a cryptic TikTok of himself in a recording studio, singing lyrics that he also included in the post’s caption: “Ain’t nobody want me anyway.”

From Los Angeles Times

So, you might not need to rush to buy a new iPhone, but if you are planning a major purchase anyway you may want to take advantage of the certainty of current pricing.

From Salon

The reality now – and it would probably have been the case anyway – is that Guardiola’s reputation will forever be tied to City’s, good or bad.

From BBC

"Of course anyway we will stay, we will fight, we have our production but it is not enough to prevail and it think it is not enough to survive."

From BBC

The case would be paused anyway after 20 January, when Trump takes the oath of office, he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• anyhow
• ever
• once