anyway
gb/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/ us/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
A2
Inglés
~ 900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
A2
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to show that something happens even though something else was said or expected.
Patrón de uso:
[statement]. Anyway, [new statement]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyway' with 'anyhow' or 'somehow', which have different meanings.
Sinónimos
regardless (Slightly more formal and less conversational.)
Antónimos
therefore (Shows logical consequence rather than contrast or dismissal.)
Colocaciones
but anyway
|anyway I think
|anyway let's
Temas
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
Anyway, [main topic statement]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this sense in formal writing where it sounds too casual.
Sinónimos
in any case (More formal; can also mean 'regardless'.)
Colocaciones
so anyway
|but anyway
Temas
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[do something] anyway you can
Error frecuente:
Confusion with 'anyways', which is nonstandard in this meaning.
Sinónimos
somehow ('Somehow' often implies uncertainty about the method.)
Colocaciones
do it anyway you can
Temas
problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- You can decorate the room anyway you like.
- Fix it anyway you know how.
- She managed to get there anyway she could.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- You can cook it anyway you want.
- Please do it anyway you can.
- He solved the problem anyway he knew.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
anyway
AFI
GB/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
US/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
Sílabas y acento
any - way (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: anyway
- Plural: anyways
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- But anyway, let's get back to the meeting.
- But anyway, that's not important now.