Cool MateMeaning of Anyway
used when adding something to support an idea or argument
In simple words: regardless of what has happened before
Anyway in a sentence
- I don't think it matters what we choose; anyway, we're just going to have fun.
- I was tired, but I went to the party anyway.
- She didn't like the movie; anyway, she left early.
- You can say that you didn't understand, but anyway, you should ask questions.
- I know it seems difficult, but anyway, we have to try.
How to use Anyway
Use 'anyway' to change direction in a conversation or to dismiss a previous point. It's informal, so avoid in very formal writing or speeches.
Grammar pattern
standalone discourse marker
Memory hint
Think of 'any way' you like, to switch topics.
Related words
Collocations with Anyway
- so anyway
- but anyway
- anyway you look at it
Synonyms for Anyway
Opposites of Anyway
Common mistakes with Anyway
- 'Anyway' is often confused with 'anywayS'.
- Learners sometimes overuse 'anyway' in formal contexts.
- 'Anyway' should not be separated from the rest of the sentence.
Anyway appears in
Anyway in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
على أي حال
بغض النظر عما حدث من قبل
- Bengaliবাংলা
যাইহোক
আগে যা-ই ঘটে থাকুক না কেন
- GermanDeutsch
Jedenfalls, sowieso, trotzdem
egal was vorher passiert ist
- SpanishEspañol
De todos modos
sin importar lo que haya pasado antes
- Persianفارسی
به هر حال، در هر صورت
بدون توجه به آنچه قبلاً اتفاق افتاده است
- FrenchFrançais
De toute façon, Quoi qu'il en soit, Bref
peu importe ce qui s'est passé avant
- Hindiहिन्दी
वैसे भी
जो कुछ भी हुआ हो, उससे कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता
- ItalianItaliano
Comunque, Ad ogni modo, In ogni caso
indipendentemente da ciò che è successo prima
- PortuguesePortuguês
De qualquer forma, De qualquer jeito, Mesmo assim
independentemente do que aconteceu antes
- RussianРусский
В любом случае, так или иначе, всё равно
независимо от того, что произошло раньше
- Urduاردو
ویسے بھی، بہرحال
جو کچھ بھی پہلے ہوا ہو، اس سے قطع نظر
- Chinese中文
反正
不管之前发生了什么
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Frequently asked questions about Anyway
What does Anyway mean?
regardless of what has happened before
What is the definition of Anyway?
used when adding something to support an idea or argument
How do you use Anyway in a sentence?
I don't think it matters what we choose; anyway, we're just going to have fun.
Can you give another example of Anyway?
I was tired, but I went to the party anyway.
What are synonyms for Anyway?
Common alternatives include besides.
What is the opposite of Anyway?
Opposite meanings include nevertheless, however.
What words go with Anyway?
It commonly pairs with so anyway, but anyway, anyway you look at it.
What are common mistakes when using Anyway?
'Anyway' is often confused with 'anywayS'. Learners sometimes overuse 'anyway' in formal contexts. 'Anyway' should not be separated from the rest of the sentence.
How do you pronounce Anyway?
US: /["/ˈeniweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeniweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Anyway?
Use 'anyway' to change direction in a conversation or to dismiss a previous point. It's informal, so avoid in very formal writing or speeches.
What CEFR level is Anyway?
"Anyway" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.