Saturday, April 26, 2025

Anyway

1. 'Anyway' most often means 'what was said before does not matter'. 

I can't remember when Shakespeare died. Perhaps it was in 1614 or 1515 - anyway, I know it was around then. 


'What about going out this evening?' - Oh, I don't know. I've got a bit of a headache. And anyway, Tomas's coming to see me, so I ought to stay in.' 

2. Do not confuse 'anyway' and (in) any way (= any method'). Compare the following: 

Can I help you in any way? 

S/he wasn't very polite, but anyway, I helped her/him. 


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