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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But who goes to barbecue spots for french fries anyways? Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026 So anyways, the journey of the jackets! Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026 Almost Famous Kate Hudson not winning an Oscar for her performance as Penny Lane is why she’s nominated for Song Sung Blue this year — well, that’s probably not completely true, but anyways. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026 By contrast, the bark – which comes from trees that have already been cut down for their wood anyways – simply has to get a shot of magnetite. New Atlas, 21 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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