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anyway

adv. sent.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɛniˌweɪ// UK //ˈɛnɪwˌeɪ// any·way Archaic General-service

adv. despite something else that was mentioned, or to change the subject. You use it when you want to show that a previous fact does not change the current situation.

adv. used to indicate that a statement is true regardless of other factors, or to resume a narrative after an interruption. Often functions as a discourse marker to signal a transition or conclusion.


SIMPLE

It is raining, but I am going for a walk anyway.

CONTEXTUAL

The store was closed when I arrived, but I only wanted to look at the window display anyway.

COMPLEX

While the technical specifications were impressive, the committee had already decided to reject the proposal for budgetary reasons anyway, rendering the presentation largely symbolic.

Synonyms
Origin

From any + way.

Usage

When used as a transition or to dismiss a point, it typically appears at the beginning or end of a clause.

Pitfall

I will go anywaysI will go anyway'Anyways' is considered informal or non-standard; 'anyway' is the correct form for standard writing and speech.

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