In spite of something; regardless; nonetheless. Used to introduce a comment or a change of subject; often indicating a return to a previous topic or conclusion. It serves to signal that the speaker is shifting focus, reiterating a point, or resuming a narrative after an interruption or digression. It can express a disregard for a prior point or circumstance, moving the conversation or action forward. The word acts as a versatile conjunction or adverbial, fitting into different sentence structures and modifying various sentence elements. It conveys a sense of moving beyond the present topic, situation, or condition to focus on a different one.
Anyway meaning with examples
- I know we were discussing the weather, but anyway, I wanted to ask if you've finished reading that book I lent you. The forecast doesn't matter right now; the plot twist is killing me! Did you get to the climax? I can't wait to know what you thought.
- The traffic was terrible, and I was late for work. anyway, I managed to get everything done eventually, and my boss didn't even notice. It wasn't a great morning, but the important part is that everything worked out and I am in the clear for the day.
- We could argue about the details all day, but anyway, the important thing is we all agreed on the overall concept for the project and the deadline is in place. I think it's time to celebrate with some food and drink. The small things aren't worth arguing about.
- The movie was a bit slow in the middle, but anyway, I really enjoyed the ending. I'm glad I decided to stay and see how everything worked out in the end. In spite of the slow parts, the finish was worth the wait and was exciting.
Anyway Synonyms
anyhow anyhow at any rate besides despite that however in any case nonetheless notwithstanding regardless stillAnyway Antonyms
because furthermore moreover since thereforeAnyway Crossword Answers
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ANYHOW
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ATLEAST BESIDES ANYWAYS
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AFTERALL AFTERALL WHATEVER
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ATANYRATE INANYCASE
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REGARDLESS INANYEVENT
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JUSTTHESAME NONETHELESS ATALLEVENTS INALLEVENTS
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NEVERTHELESS
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NOTWITHSTANDING