anyway

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[edit] Etymology

any +‎ way

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛniweɪ/, SAMPA: /"EniweI/
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[edit] Adverb

anyway (not comparable)

1. (speech act) Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow.

   I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway.

2. (manner) In any way whatsoever.
3. (conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow.

   He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.

4. (speech act) Used to indicate a change of subject.
   • 2005, Jan Karon, These high, green hills:

     "I'll be ninety my next birthday, but Louella doesn't tell her age. Anyway, we 're going to have you and Cynthia up for supper."

[edit] Synonyms

• anywise

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