Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anyway

adverb
/ˈɛniˌweɪ/
Definition
A term used to indicate a transition to a different topic or to affirm something after a contrary statement.
Examples
  • I’m not sure if I can make it to the party, but I’ll try to come anyway.
  • It was raining, but we decided to go for a walk anyway.
  • No matter what they say, I believe we can succeed anyway.
Meaning
Used to introduce a statement that reinforces the speaker’s point or to disregard what was previously said.
Synonyms
  • regardless
  • nevertheless
  • nonetheless
  • in any case
  • at any rate