anyways

adverbcommon in dialogue

//ˈɛn.iˌweɪz//

Anyway, anyhow, in any case.

adverb

1
rareIn any way or respect, at all.
it behoves them[…]to remove all objects, causes, companies, occasions, as may anyways molest him […].
...we are bound to assert that we never heard either in his public discourses or private conversation, anything that might tend towards encouraging sedition, or anyways insolencing the government
2
informalAnyway, anyhow, in any case.
"Anyways," said the damsel, "I am glad punishment followed, and I say so."

Etymology

From any + adverbial genitive of way (compare always).

anything · Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatsoever; a thing of…anytime · At any time.anyway · Regardless; anyhow.

anyways · Anyway, anyhow, in any case.

anywhere · In or at any location.aorta · The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to…AP · An Advanced Placement program.

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