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ˈeniweɪ I Adverb Bre Expensive Colour Suit Late

Word anyway
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈeniweɪ / NAmE / ˈeniweɪ /
Example
  • it's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you.
  • it's too late now, anyway.
  • the water was cold but i took a shower anyway.
  • i'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway.
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(adverb)BrE / ˈeniweɪ / NAmE / ˈeniweɪ /
  1. used when adding something to support an idea or argument
    • synonym besides
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/besides_2
    • It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you.
    • It's too late now, anyway.
  2. despite something; even so
    • The water was cold but I took a shower anyway.
    • I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway.
  3. used when changing the subject of a conversation, ending the conversation or returning to a subject
    • Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment.
    • Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow.
  4. used to correct or slightly change what you have said
    • She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway.
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