anyway

anyway — adverb

1. no matter what other facts, problems, or opinions exist; even if a reason agains

1.副詞A2
釋義

no matter what other facts, problems, or opinions exist; even if a reason against doing something has been mentioned.

例句

Jin knew the bread was a bit stale, but he ate two slices anyway.

clause-final 'anyway' meaning despite a problem

It was raining heavily, but the children went to the park anyway.

contrast pattern: but + clause + anyway

同義詞
  • nonetheless

    more formal; usually clause-initial

  • regardless

    stronger; suggests deliberately ignoring objections

  • all the same

    informal; same meaning, often clause-final like 'anyway'

文法句型

clause + anyway

anyway + ,

用法筆記

Almost always sits at the end of the clause. Often follows a 'but' or 'though' clause that names the obstacle being ignored.

常見錯誤

❌I anyway went home.
✅I went home anyway.
💡'anyway' goes at the end of the clause, not before the verb.

2. a word speakers use at the start of a sentence to move on to a new topic, come b

2.副詞A2
釋義

a word speakers use at the start of a sentence to move on to a new topic, come back to an earlier one, or close a conversation.

例句

Anyway, let's stop talking about work — how was your trip to Tainan?

sentence-initial 'Anyway,' shifting topic

Anyway, as I was saying before the phone rang, the meeting starts at three.

returning to an earlier topic

同義詞
  • so

    softer topic-shift marker, also clause-initial

  • anyhow

    near-identical meaning; slightly more old-fashioned

文法句型

Anyway, + clause

Anyway.

用法筆記

Almost always sentence-initial and followed by a comma. Belongs to spoken English and casual writing such as text messages; avoid in formal essays.

常見錯誤

❌I anyway should go now.
✅Anyway, I should go now.
💡when shifting topic, 'anyway' goes at the very start of the sentence with a comma.

3. used to add a stronger or more decisive reason to something the speaker has just

3.副詞B1
釋義

used to add a stronger or more decisive reason to something the speaker has just said, often to settle the matter.

例句

I don't want to lend Amara my bike, and I need it tomorrow morning anyway.

adding a stronger reason after 'and'

We can't afford that flat, and it's too far from Bao's school anyway.

同義詞
  • besides

    very close; usually clause-initial instead of clause-final

  • in any case

    slightly more formal; signals the same 'extra reason' move

文法句型

..., and + clause + anyway

Besides, ... anyway

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense ADDS a fresh reason supporting the speaker's choice, while sense 1 dismisses an obstacle. Often paired with 'and', 'besides', or a semicolon.

常見錯誤

❌Anyway, the salary is low, so I won't apply.
✅I won't apply; the salary is low anyway.
💡when giving an extra reason, 'anyway' sits at the end of that reason clause.