anyways

/ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/

ƐN · iweɪz (2 syllables)

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Definition

In any way or respect, at all.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

  • "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"
  • ""Anyways," said the damsel, "I am glad punishment followed, and I say so.""
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