B1adverbspokenlanguage
US/ˈen.i.weɪ/
UK/ˈen.i.weɪ/
used to change the subject or end a conversation; also despite something
In context
Anyway, I should go, my bus is coming.
It was raining, but we went to the beach anyway.
I know you're busy, but thanks for coming anyway.
Words that go with anyway
verb + adverb
- go anywayEven if it rains, I'll go anyway.
- buy it anywayIt was too expensive, but I bought it anyway.
- do it anywayHe told me not to, but I did it anyway.
- come anywayIt might rain, but come anyway, we'll stay inside.
- happen anywayThe meeting would happen anyway.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Anyway, the economy has grown rapidly.Correct: However, the economy has grown rapidly.