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Anyway

//ˈɛniweɪ// adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    Regardless; anyhow. conjunctive, not-comparable

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

  2. 2
    Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. not-comparable

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

  3. 3
    Used to indicate a change of subject. not-comparable

    ""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.""

  4. 4
    Used at the end of a question for emphasis, or to direct the conversation to something of more broad importance (compare with more to the point). not-comparable

    "“But I say, Kid, isn't that going it a little too strong? Whisky and alcohol's bad enough; but when it comes to brandy and pepper-sauce and—” ¶ “Dump it in. Who's making this punch, anyway?”"

  5. 5
    In any way. not-comparable, obsolete

    "He that sleeps in the day-time, or is in suspense, fear, anyway troubled in mind, or goes to bed upon a full stomach, may never hope for quiet rest in the night […]."

Adverb
  1. 1
    used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement wordnet
  2. 2
    in any way whatsoever wordnet

Etymology

From any + way.

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