anyway · adv
anyway (DESPITE)
A2 despite that
Dictionary examples:
The joke wasn't funny, but everyone laughed anyway. (0.0)
The book was difficult, but he read it anyway. (0.0)
The cake looked awful, but we ate it anyway. (0.0)
Her parents were opposed to her quitting school, but she did it anyway. (38.8)
anyway (CHANGE SUBJECT)
A2 used when you are returning to an earlier subject or changing the subject
Dictionary examples:
I can't remember how to sit. Anyway, did you do homework? (0.0)
My cat ate my homework. Anyway, how was your weekend? (0.0)
I can't find my glasses. Anyway, let's go to the movies! (0.0)
Anyway, I'll be away next week. (11.7)
Anyway, in the end I didn't wear your jacket. (17.8)
anyway (MORE IMPORTANTLY)
B1 used to give a more important reason for something that you are saying
Dictionary examples:
I can't dance, and anyway, the music at this party is terrible! (0.0)
I don't like parties, and anyway, my plants need me to water them tonight. (0.0)
I forgot my swimsuit, and anyway, there's a shark in the pool! (0.0)
I don't have time to go and anyway it's too expensive. (13.5)
Of course I don't mind taking you home - I'm going that way anyway. (19.9)