anyway
gb/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/ us/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
A2
Английски
~ 900
Значения
0 значения
adverb
A2
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to show that something happens even though something else was said or expected.
Модел на употреба:
[statement]. Anyway, [new statement]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyway' with 'anyhow' or 'somehow', which have different meanings.
Синоними
regardless (Slightly more formal and less conversational.)
Антоними
therefore (Shows logical consequence rather than contrast or dismissal.)
Колокации
but anyway
|anyway I think
|anyway let's
Теми
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- It was raining, but we went for a walk anyway.
- She said she was tired, but she came to the party anyway.
- I know you don't like him, but you should be polite anyway.
Примери за учащи
- I was sick, but I went to work anyway.
- He didn't study, but he passed the test anyway.
- It was late, but we kept talking anyway.
adverb
informal
B1
relation
2
back to the main point
Used to bring the talk back to the main subject after talking about something else.
Модел на употреба:
Anyway, [main topic statement]
Честа грешка:
Learners may overuse this sense in formal writing where it sounds too casual.
Синоними
in any case (More formal; can also mean 'regardless'.)
Колокации
so anyway
|but anyway
Теми
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Anyway, as I was saying, we need to finish the report by Friday.
- So anyway, let's move on to the next item.
- Anyway, back to the story—he finally agreed to help.
Примери за учащи
- Anyway, let's start the meeting.
- Anyway, back to our plan.
- Anyway, we need to go now.
adverb
B2
relation
3
in any possible way
In any way or method that works.
Модел на употреба:
[do something] anyway you can
Честа грешка:
Confusion with 'anyways', which is nonstandard in this meaning.
Синоними
somehow ('Somehow' often implies uncertainty about the method.)
Колокации
do it anyway you can
Теми
problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- You can decorate the room anyway you like.
- Fix it anyway you know how.
- She managed to get there anyway she could.
Примери за учащи
- You can cook it anyway you want.
- Please do it anyway you can.
- He solved the problem anyway he knew.
Граматика
Речникова форма
anyway
IPA
GB/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
US/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
Срички и ударение
any - way (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: anyway
- Plural: anyways
Семейство думи
Изрази
anyway you slice it
1/ˈɛniwˌeɪ jˈu slˈaɪs ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
true no matter how viewed
It is true no matter how you look at it or think about it.
Примери
- Anyway you slice it, this project is going to cost a lot.
- It's a bad deal, anyway you slice it.
but anyway
1/bˈʌt ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
change subject or dismiss point
Used to move to another topic or ignore what was just said.
Примери
- But anyway, let's get back to the meeting.
- But anyway, that's not important now.