anyway

Even though something makes an action difficult, unnecessary, or unwelcome.

• It rained, but we went anyway.
• I knew he was busy, but I called anyway.
• They warned her against it; she tried anyway.

Similar words: regardless, nevertheless, even so

Common phrases: go anyway, do it anyway, anyway despite something, try anyway

Used to move to another topic, return to an earlier topic, or end a conversation.

• Anyway, how was your trip?
• Anyway, we should get back to work.
• Anyway, I must go now; see you tomorrow.

Similar words: anyhow, in any case

Common phrases: anyway back to, anyway see you, anyway as I

Used to add a comment that limits how certain or widely true your previous statement is.

• The film was boring, for me anyway.
• They are moving abroad, or so I heard anyway.
• Nobody knew the answer, nobody in our group anyway.

Similar words: at least, at any rate

Common phrases: anyway for me, heard anyway, think anyway

Used to add a reason that supports something you have just said.

• I will stay home; anyway, I am tired.
• We do not need another chair. We have enough anyway.
• The trip costs too much; anyway, I would rather stay here.

Similar words: besides, in any case, anyhow

Common phrases: anyway we have, anyway it is, anyway I need