anyway

adverb
UK: /ˈeniweɪ/
US: /ˈeniweɪ/

  1. Used to change the subject or return to a previous topic.

    1. Anyway, I'm going to the store now [ ] [ ]
    2. Anyway, as I said before, the meeting is postponed till next week. [ ] [ ]

  2. Despite something; regardless.

    1. I did not like it, but I ate it anyway [ ] [ ]
    2. It was raining, but they decided to go for a walk anyway despite weather. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to emphasize something that you are saying or have already said.

    1. It wasn't a good movie anyway [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't think I'll go; I'm not really dressed for it anyway after work. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

still regardless yet anyhow nevertheless
anyway interjection

  1. Used to indicate a dismissal of a previous statement or situation.

    1. Anyway! Let's get back to work [ ] [ ]
    2. Anyway! What happened, happened, and there is nothing we can do about it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anyway" in English means: Used to change the subject or return to a previous topic., Despite something; regardless., Used to emphasize something that you are saying or have already said..

The phonetic transcription of "anyway" is /ˈeniweɪ/ in British English and /ˈeniweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anyway": still, regardless, yet, anyhow, nevertheless.

Example usage of "anyway": "Anyway, I'm going to the store now". More examples on the page.