adverb

anyway

Translation

anyway, in any case, anyhow

It was raining, but we went out anyway.

I don't want to go. Anyway, I'm busy.

Thanks for the offer anyway.

Used to mean 'in spite of something' It was expensive, but I bought it anyway.

Used to change the subject or end a conversation Anyway, I have to go now.

Used to add a point to what has been said I don't like him. He's rude, anyway.

Synonyms: in any case, regardless, nevertheless

A compound of 'any' and 'way'. Literally means 'in any manner' or 'by any path'.

Think of it as saying 'no matter which way you look at it...'. It often dismisses a previous point to continue.