anyway

Word parts

any + way

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɛniweɪ/
• SAMPA: /"EniweI/

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Adverb

Positive anyway

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (sentence adverb) (informal) You use anyway to say something does not matter, or you do not care.

   We were told not to go, but went anyway.

   I didn't go to the concert. I'm not a big rock fan, and I didn't have a ticket anyway.

2. (sentence adverb)(informal) You use anyway to add some information to something you just said.

   Jesse and Anne had a big fight. That's what I heard anyway.

3. (sentence adverb) (informal) You use anyway to change the topic or end a conversation.

   Yeah, the homework's going to be hard... anyway, did you hear about the football game?

   OK, anyway, I'll see you later.

Synonym

• anyhow

Related words

• any
• way