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I ˈeniweɪ Happen Adverb Expensive Colour Suit Perfect

Word3 anyway
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈeniweɪ/ /ˈeniweɪ/
Example
  • it's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you.
  • we're not perfect, but it doesn't really matter anyway.
  • it's too late now, anyway.
  • it's going to happen anyway, so we won't object to it.
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(adverb)/ˈeniweɪ/ /ˈeniweɪ/
  1. used when adding something to support an idea or argument
    • It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you.
    • We're not perfect, but it doesn't really matter anyway.
    • It's too late now, anyway.
  2. despite something; even so
    • It's going to happen anyway, so we won't object to it.
    • I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway.
    • She told them what would happen and they went ahead anyway.
    • Development money often goes to companies that would have come here anyway.
    • The water was cold but I took a shower anyway.
  3. used when changing the subject of a conversation, ending the conversation or returning to a subject
    • So, anyway, back to what I was saying.
    • Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow.
    • Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment.
  4. used to correct or slightly change what you have said
    • I think she's right. I hope so, anyway.
    • She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway.
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