anyways
/ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/
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Meaning · English
Anyway, anyhow, in any case.
AdverbRegister: US, informal
Examples
"Anyways," said the damsel, "I am glad punishment followed, and I say so."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anyways” mean?
Anyway, anyhow, in any case.
Is “anyways” formal or informal?
anyways is generally US, informal.