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Meaning of anyway
The primary meaning of the word "anyway" is to indicate a return to the main point of a conversation after a digression.
Etymology of anyway
The word "anyway" originated from the combination of the words "any" and "way", with "any" derived from Old English "æneg" or "ænig" meaning "one" or "alone", and "way" coming from Old English "weg" meaning "path" or "journey", with the combined term emerging in Middle English to convey a sense of direction or manner.
Synonyms
in any case
nonetheless
however
despite this
regardless
nevertheless
still
yet
though
even so
notwithstanding
anyway
at any rate
in any event
whatever
no matter what
be that as it may
come what may
for all that
in spite of that
on the other hand
by the way
incidentally
meanwhile
meanwhile
en route
meantime
during
whilst
whereas
while
whilst
although
even though
after all
all the same
just the same
at the same time
in the meantime
on the contrary
conversely
contrarily
oppositely
alternatively
on the other hand
in contrast
by contrast
instead
rather
preferably
sooner
before
prior to
beforehand
previously
hitherto
heretofore
ere
before then
until then
up to then
till then
Definitions
- Used to indicate that a statement is true or happening regardless of other factors
- Used to change the subject or return to the main point after a digression
- Used to indicate a dismissal of a previous statement or situation
Usage Examples
- I was going to the store, but it was closed, so I went home anyway.
- We had planned to go to the beach, but it was raining, so we went to the movies instead, and had a great time anyway.
- I know you're tired, but let's finish this project anyway, and we can rest later.
Antonyms
instead
however
alternatively
on the contrary
conversely
contrarily
oppositely
nonetheless
nevertheless
still
yet
though
even so
notwithstanding
regardless
despite
in spite of
because of
due to
thanks to
owing to
as a result of
consequently
hence
thus
therefore
ergo
for
since
seeing that
as
because
given that
inasmuch as
whereas
while