anyways

adverb

any·​ways ˈe-nē-ˌwāz How to pronounce anyways (audio)
Synonyms of anywaysnext
1
US, informal : anyhow, anyway
2
a
archaic : anywise
b
dialect : to any degree at all

Examples of anyways in a Sentence

Who does that guy think he is anyways? You're late. Anyways, at least you showed up.
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His proposal was rejected but Freeman patented his prototype anyways, with the hope that the concept would be revisited in the future. Shirl Leigh may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026 That isn't stopping Republican state officials from saying the lines should be redrawn anyways. Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 So, the fact Lilly is taking up its guidance just one quarter into the year is anyways a clearly bullish signal. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2026 The lottery is kind of a crapshoot anyways. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anyways

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of anyways was in the 13th century

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“Anyways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anyways. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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