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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The result is immediate, vivid, and complete in its own way, asking for minutes instead of hours—and rewarding you anyway.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But oil traders should watch developments in the Iran war anyway.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not known, publicly anyway, how much enriched uranium Iran has.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Amanda Batula and West Wilson weren’t being coy — not “purposely” anyway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

And who wants to be stuck inside a pod, anyway?

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison