adv
anyway
EH-nee-way
adv
1
Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.
"It might rain, but we're going hiking anyway."
"Anyway, let's get back to the main topic."
2
Used to change the subject or return to an earlier point after a digression.
"Anyway, how was your weekend?"
How to Use Anyway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for "regardless" or for steering a conversation back on track.
Common mistake
"Anyway" is standard English; "anyways" is informal and considered nonstandard in careful writing.
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It might rain, but we're going hiking _____.