anyways

adverb
UK: /ˈeniweɪz/
US: /ˈeniweɪz/

  1. In any case; regardless of what was said before.

    1. Anyways, I'm going to the store, do you want anything? [ ] [ ]
    2. Anyways, where were we before we got interrupted by that phone call? [ ] [ ]

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

    1. Anyways, let's talk about your plans for the weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. Anyways, as I was saying earlier, the project deadline is next week, so we need to focus. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

anyhow still anyway nevertheless regardless besides
anyways conjunction

  1. An informal way of saying 'anyway'.

    1. Anyways, thanks for your help with this. [ ] [ ]
    2. Anyways, it was nice chatting with you; I should probably get going now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anyways" in English means: In any case; regardless of what was said before., Used to change the subject or return to a previous topic..

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

Synonyms for "anyways": anyhow, still, anyway, nevertheless, regardless, besides.

Example usage of "anyways": "Anyways, I'm going to the store, do you want anything?". More examples on the page.