anyway - English word #997

Translation

Used to return to the main point, or to mean whatever else is true.

Word origin

From any plus way, first meaning in any way at all.

, .

Here "anyway" brings the talk back to the main point.

raining, .

"Anyway" means we went out even so.

, .

Here "anyway" means "in any case".

so

Used to show the result of something, meaning for that reason.

but

Joins two ideas to show a difference or a surprise between them.

still

Up to now or up to this point, going on as before.

case

A particular situation or example of something, especially one being looked at or studied.

even

Used to show that something is surprising or more than expected.

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