anyways
Translation
anyway (non-standard), anyways (informal)
Examples
I know it's late. Anyways, I'm glad you called.
I know it's late. Anyways, I'm glad you called.
Grammar Patterns
Used at the start of a sentence (to change the subject, informal). in any case Anyways, I'm glad you called.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anyway (standard form)
Etymology
Derived from 'anyway' with an added '-s', a feature common to some adverbs in informal American English (e.g., 'towards').
Memory Tips
The 's' at the end makes it sound more casual. It's often used to get back to the main point in a story, especially in spoken language.