Anyways

//ˈɛn.iˌweɪz// adv, slang

adv, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In any way or respect, at all. not-comparable, rare

    "it behoves them[…]to remove all objects, causes, companies, occasions, as may anyways molest him […]."

  2. 2
    Anyway, anyhow, in any case. Canada, Philippines, US, conjunctive, informal, not-comparable

    ""Anyways," said the damsel, "I am glad punishment followed, and I say so.""

Adverb
  1. 1
    used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement wordnet

Synonyms

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alwaysanyhowanywayat any ratehoweverin any case

Example

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"What kind of lame power is heart, anyways?"

Etymology

From any + adverbial genitive of way (compare always).

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