How do you use the word "anyway" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "anyway": We objected, but she went out anyway. Whether it's good or not, let's do it anyway.

Anyway Meaning

/ˈɛniweɪ/

Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

advRegardless; anyhow.

advUsed to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least.

Sentence Examples

We objected, but she went out anyway.

Whether it's good or not, let's do it anyway.

It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

anyhow

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The car broke down, but we decided to continue our trip ____.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

I'm not hungry, but I'll have a small piece of the cake ____.

Word Origin & History

From any + way.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Raymond Carver had only moments late at night to write after grueling day jobs, tense relationships, putting kids to bed, and dealing with his own alcoholism. And he wrote anyway." — 2016, JoAnneh Nagler, How to be an artist without losing your mind, your shirt, or your creative compass, →ISBN, page 85:

"But I wish there were somethin’ you would do or say To try and make me change my mind and stay We never did too much talkin’ anyway Don’t think twice, it’s all right." — 1962, Bob Dylan, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”, in The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, Columbia Records:

""I'll be ninety my next birthday, but Louella doesn't tell her age. Anyway, we're going to have you and Cynthia up for supper."" — 2005, Jan Karon, These High, Green Hills:

"“But I say, Kid, isn't that going it a little too strong? Whisky and alcohol's bad enough; but when it comes to brandy and pepper-sauce and—” ¶ “Dump it in. Who's making this punch, anyway?”" — 1899, Jack London, “To the Man on the Trail”, in The Overland Monthly, page 36:

"The name, Barry Frank, the name of the game when it comes to money these days, in every sport, is television revenue. How do they get enough money- let me back up a minute. How did the United States get the World Cup anyway? Of all the countries in the world, you'd think we'd be the last one to get it." — 1990, Nightline, Ted Koppel (actor):

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