anyway
|an-y-way|
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🇺🇸
/ˈɛniˌweɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɛnɪweɪ/
in any case
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anyway' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'ani wei', where 'ani' meant 'any' and 'wei' meant 'way'.
Historical Evolution
'ani wei' transformed into the modern English word 'anyway'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in any manner or direction', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in any case'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in any case; regardless of what has been said or done.
I didn't want to go, but I went anyway.
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Adverb 2
used to confirm or support a point just made.
It's a bit expensive, but it's worth it anyway.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35