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

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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 The lottery is kind of a crapshoot anyways. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 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 That isn't stopping Republican state officials from saying the lines should be redrawn anyways. — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anyways

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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