anyway
gb/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/ us/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
A2
Английский
~ 900
Значения
0 значений
adverb
A2
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to show that something happens even though something else was said or expected.
Модель употребления:
[statement]. Anyway, [new statement]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyway' with 'anyhow' or 'somehow', which have different meanings.
Синонимы
regardless (Slightly more formal and less conversational.)
Антонимы
therefore (Shows logical consequence rather than contrast or dismissal.)
Коллокации
but anyway
|anyway I think
|anyway let's
Темы
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
Anyway, [main topic statement]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse this sense in formal writing where it sounds too casual.
Синонимы
in any case (More formal; can also mean 'regardless'.)
Коллокации
so anyway
|but anyway
Темы
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[do something] anyway you can
Частая ошибка:
Confusion with 'anyways', which is nonstandard in this meaning.
Синонимы
somehow ('Somehow' often implies uncertainty about the method.)
Коллокации
do it anyway you can
Темы
problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- You can decorate the room anyway you like.
- Fix it anyway you know how.
- She managed to get there anyway she could.
Примеры для изучающих
- You can cook it anyway you want.
- Please do it anyway you can.
- He solved the problem anyway he knew.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
anyway
IPA
GB/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
US/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
Слоги и ударение
any - way (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: anyway
- Plural: anyways
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- But anyway, let's get back to the meeting.
- But anyway, that's not important now.