anyways

adverb

any·​ways ˈe-nē-ˌwāz How to pronounce anyways (audio)
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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Oh, and be sure to extend your OOO dates anyways, as this spot requires a minimum five-night stay…In other words, don’t threaten us with a good time. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025 The only drawback is a common one with Chromebooks, the lack of much onboard storage, but they're made for cloud work anyways and this offer can snag you three free months of Google One AI Premium which includes 2TB of Google Drive room. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025 But why do so many people care about seeing the Mona Lisa, anyways? Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 28 Jan. 2025 What’s the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack, anyways? Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025 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 Mar. 2025.

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