Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anyways
Adverb
/ˈɛn.i.weɪz/
Definition
A colloquial term used to indicate a transition or to return to a previous topic, often used to mean ‘anyway’.
Examples
- Anyways, let’s get back to the main topic.
- She was late, but anyways, we started without her.
- I didn’t like the movie, but anyways, it had good reviews.
Meaning
The word ‘anyways’ is often used in casual conversation to shift a topic, dismiss a point, or in the same sense as saying ‘regardless’. It is considered informal and is sometimes viewed as nonstandard in formal writing.
Synonyms
- Anyway
- Regardless
- Nevertheless
