Anyway and anyways

Anyway means anyhow and nevertheless.

  • The weather was uncertain but we went hiking anyway.

Anyway can also mean ‘in any case’ or ‘at any rate’.

  • It is too hot to go running anyway.

Anyway can also mean carelessly or haphazardly.

If you are conscious about your looks, you can’t fix your hair just anyway / anyhow.

  • Note that the expression ‘anyways’ is not standard. Avoid using it in formal speech or writing.

The expressions anyway and anyhow are rather informal. In a formal style, use nevertheless, in any case or at any rate.

Manjusha Nambiar

Hi, I am Manjusha. This is my blog where I give English grammar lessons and worksheets.

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