adverb
anyway
Regardless of what was just mentioned; also used to resume a topic.
The store is nearly closed, but we decide to try anyway.
Etymology
A way can be a manner or course of action. Allowing “any way” leads to proceeding regardless of circumstances, and to setting aside a digression when returning to a topic.
More examples
- I did not need the receipt anyway.
- Anyway, what happened after you reached the station?
- He offered to help, although we were almost finished anyway.
Similar words
- nevertheless
- More formally marks proceeding despite a contrary circumstance.
- anyhow
- A close alternative, also capable of describing a careless manner.