anyway
gb/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/ us/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
A2
Inglês
~ 900
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
A2
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to show that something happens even though something else was said or expected.
Padrão de uso:
[statement]. Anyway, [new statement]
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
but anyway
|anyway I think
|anyway let's
Temas
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
Anyway, [main topic statement]
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse this sense in formal writing where it sounds too casual.
Sinónimos
in any case (More formal; can also mean 'regardless'.)
Colocações
so anyway
|but anyway
Temas
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[do something] anyway you can
Erro comum:
Confusion with 'anyways', which is nonstandard in this meaning.
Sinónimos
somehow ('Somehow' often implies uncertainty about the method.)
Colocações
do it anyway you can
Temas
problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- You can decorate the room anyway you like.
- Fix it anyway you know how.
- She managed to get there anyway she could.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- You can cook it anyway you want.
- Please do it anyway you can.
- He solved the problem anyway he knew.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
anyway
IPA
GB/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
US/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
Sílabas e acento
any - way (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: anyway
- Plural: anyways
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- But anyway, let's get back to the meeting.
- But anyway, that's not important now.