anyways

American

[en-ee-weyz] / ˈɛn iˌweɪz /

adverb

a nonstandard variant of anyway.

anyways British

/ ˈɛnɪˌweɪz /

adverb

a nonstandard word for anyway

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Example Sentences

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Anyways, good and bad, it’s easy enough to recommend the series.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Anyways, John Tyndall’s experiment though was not a Camry.

From Scientific American • Nov. 9, 2023

"Anyways, that doesn't matter," he said with a wry smile.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023

Anyways, I love how dramatic a code red sounds.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Anyways, Kent and I both get to Tommy and just stand there.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

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