anyway

Adverb

• Regardless; in any case.
• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
  • "I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone"
  • "anyway, there is another factor to consider"
• in any way whatsoever
  • "get it done anyway you can"

Adv

• Regardless; anyhow.
• Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least.
• Used to indicate a change of subject.
• 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).
• In any way.

Examples

• He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.
• I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway.
• The spot was awkward, but he made the play anyway.

Synonyms

anyhow, anyways, at any rate, in any case, in any event, any old way, any road up, anyroad, anywise, regardless