anyway
gb/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/ us/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
A2
Англійська
~ 900
Значення
0 значень
adverb
A2
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to show that something happens even though something else was said or expected.
Модель уживання:
[statement]. Anyway, [new statement]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyway' with 'anyhow' or 'somehow', which have different meanings.
Синоніми
regardless (Slightly more formal and less conversational.)
Антоніми
therefore (Shows logical consequence rather than contrast or dismissal.)
Словосполучення
but anyway
|anyway I think
|anyway let's
Теми
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
Anyway, [main topic statement]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse this sense in formal writing where it sounds too casual.
Синоніми
in any case (More formal; can also mean 'regardless'.)
Словосполучення
so anyway
|but anyway
Теми
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
[do something] anyway you can
Поширена помилка:
Confusion with 'anyways', which is nonstandard in this meaning.
Синоніми
somehow ('Somehow' often implies uncertainty about the method.)
Словосполучення
do it anyway you can
Теми
problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- You can decorate the room anyway you like.
- Fix it anyway you know how.
- She managed to get there anyway she could.
Навчальні приклади
- You can cook it anyway you want.
- Please do it anyway you can.
- He solved the problem anyway he knew.
Граматика
Словникова форма
anyway
IPA
GB/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
US/ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
Склади й наголос
any - way (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: anyway
- Plural: anyways
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- But anyway, let's get back to the meeting.
- But anyway, that's not important now.