anyway

Definition

Examples

The forecast predicted rain, but we held the outdoor event anyway.

Synonyms

• anyhowused to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
• regardless(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
• nonethelessdespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Collocations

• Easy thanks anyway
  to thanks anyway, meaning to express gratitude or show appreciation to
• Medium let us proceed with the agenda anyway
  to let us proceed with the agenda anyway, meaning to make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
• Hard unprofitable venture undertaken anyway
  describing unprofitable venture undertaken anyway (producing little or no profit or gain)
• Very Hard brush off criticisms and press ahead anyway
  to brush off criticisms and press ahead anyway, meaning to rub with a brush, or as if with a brush